SCHRANK, Franz von Paula.

Grundriss der allgemeinen Naturgeschichte und Zoologie zum Gebrauch der Vorlesungen in zwo Abtheilungen.

412 pp., [4] pp. of publisher’s ads & errata. 8vo, orig. grey boards. Erlangen: J.C. Schubart, 1801.

First edition of an uncommon book; WorldCat locates no copy in the U.S. Devoted to natural history and zoology, this is one of Schrank’s textbooks written for university students.

Fine copy from the Wittelsbach library of the dukes and kings of Bavaria. With a long three-page A.L.s dated 25 April 1801 from Schrank presenting this copy to the Duke of Bavaria.

Price: $3,000.00

Item ID: 5490