Die Entwickelungsgeschichte Der Kreuzotter (Pelias berus Merr.) (=The History of the Development of the Adder (Pelias berus Merr.), Part 1: Die Entwickelung Vom Auftreten Der Ersten Furche Bis Zum Schlusse Des Amnios (all published) spine with 5 raised bands

spine with 5 raised bands lettered in gilt in 2 compartments and with gilt panel lines and decorations highlighting each raised band

9 tipped-in black-and-white photographic plates

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A final ‘note to our subscribers’ on the Part 24 wrappers informs the subscribers of increasing expenses involved in the publication of ‘Monograph

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Die Entwickelungsgeschichte Der Kreuzotter (Pelias berus Merr.) (=The History of the Development of the Adder (Pelias berus Merr.), Part 1: Die Entwickelung Vom Auftreten Der Ersten Furche Bis Zum Schlusse Des Amnios (all published) spine with 5 raised bandsPp. vi, 295; 10 full page tinted lithographed plates each with a descriptive leaf of text, 59 text figures (line drawings). Later wine red cloth, lettered in gilt on the spine (original printed orange wrappers bound in place), folio (14 x 11. 75 inches; 35. 5 x 27 cm). This major monograph describes the ontogeny of the Adder, Pelias berus. Only part 1 of this monograph was published. No ownership marks and no signs of use. Publisher Jena: Gustav