Darwin’s original 1st edition publication of the barnacles of Great Britain, 1854
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Darwin, C. R. 1854. A monograph on the fossil Balanidæ and Verrucidæ of Great Britain. London: Publication of the Palaeontographical Society (Great Britain), v. 8, no. 30. J.E. Adlard, Printer, Bartholomew Close. English, Collation: 25 leaves, pages [6 unnumbered] [1] 2-44 + 2 plates (TAB. I.-TAB. II., each preceded by a 2-page leaf of letterpress description).
Dimensions
29 X 23 cm
Circa
1854
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
Described by R.B. Freeman as part 2 of a 2-part work with A monograph on the fossil Lepadidae (1851; Publication of the Palaeontographical Society v.5, no. 13). The two works, both with the running title Fossil Cirripedia, are often bound together. This copy is bound between two cardboard plates with a fabric spine. The leaves are still unseparated, hence this copy was never read.
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Gilgamesh was the mythological hero of the cultures of ancient West Asia, who set out on a journey in which he sought youth and eternal life.
Fleaglass Gilgamesh is located in Israel. As an archaeologist researching the material culture of the distant past and using the microscope as a powerful research tool, I have collected microscopes for over two decades from this fantastic tool's first 300 years of existence and researched the cultural context of their use. Passion has become an obsession, and I cultivate the complete and almost unique West Asian collection of historical microscopes. Respectively, I put up surplus or exciting items from the collection for sale. I would be happy to advise any interested collector free of charge. I would love to send photos, information and bibliographic references and discuss the sale details of the items offered here for sale.
