C1900, THE NEW NATURAL HISTORY, by RICHARD LYDEKKER, 72 CHROMOLITHOGRAPHS, 6 VOL

  

With a Preface by Joel A. Allen, Curator of American Museum of Natural History. Illustrated with Seventy-Two Coloured Plates and Sixteen Hundred Engravings. New York: Merrill & Baker Publishers. Six quartos, xvi, 583p; xii, 583; xv, 584p; xv, 583p; xiii, 584p; xvi, 580 pages, bound in the publisher's original gilt lettered and decorated quarter leather over cloth covered boards.

Profusely illustrated throughout in black and white, also with 72 chromolithographs. Some signs of rubbing and wear, damage and discoloration to spines, front hinge in volume four cracked, some discoloartion and soiling, water damage to volume three, else in good condition.

The New Natural History by Richard Lydekker is an extensive and richly illustrated compendium that offers a comprehensive exploration of the animal kingdom. Published in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this multi-volume work reflects the Victorian era's deep fascination with the natural world. Lydekker, a renowned British naturalist and geologist, meticulously documents the diversity of life, from the smallest insects to the largest mammals, providing detailed descriptions, behaviors, and habitats of various species.

The book is notable for its detailed illustrations, which enhance the reader's understanding of the rich biodiversity covered in the text. Lydekker's work is both scientifically rigorous and accessible, making it a valuable resource for scholars, students, and general readers interested in natural history. The New Natural History stands as a testament to the period's dedication to documenting and understanding the natural world, and it remains a significant reference in the field of zoology.

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