GUIDE TO THE GALLERY OF FISHES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM (NATURAL HISTORY), Cromwell Road, London, S.W. Illustrated by 96 figures.
1908 1st edition thus. Small 8vo135 x 212mm). Ppvi,209. Illustrated with text drawings / engravings. Stiff light-grey boards, cloth spine.
A guide to the specimens exhibited in the British Museum - all kinds of fish from all over the world. "The arrangement of the Fish Gallery and the preparation of the coloured skins and casts which are there displayed, have occupied a good deal of my time for the last four years. The work of mounting and labelling have been done under my supervision by Dr. Ridewood; the preparation of coloured skins and casts by the taxidermists and modellers employed for the purpose." (E. Ray Lankester - Director).
A guide to the specimens exhibited in the British Museum - all kinds of fish from all over the world. "The arrangement of the Fish Gallery and the preparation of the coloured skins and casts which are there displayed, have occupied a good deal of my time for the last four years. The work of mounting and labelling have been done under my supervision by Dr. Ridewood; the preparation of coloured skins and casts by the taxidermists and modellers employed for the purpose." (E. Ray Lankester - Director).
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| Author | British Museum (Natural History). Lankester (E. Ray). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 63103 |
| ISBN | No ISBN. |
| Book Description | Upper board loose and lower board (and last page of index) missing. O/w text clean and complete so a good reference copy. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1908 |
| Publisher | British Museum (Natural History). |
| Place | London. |