Some Account Of The Fossil Remains Of An Animal With An Account Of The Fossil Skeleton Of The Proteo

by Everard Home Mary Anning

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London: Royal Society, 1814, 1819. Three scientific papers featuring the first appearance of fossils attributed to renowned proto-paleontologist Mary Anning — with seven exquisitely rendered engravings, including a truly spectacular folding plate of a full Ichthyosaur skeleton. Very good plus. Item #55679 In spite of now being acknowledged as one of the most important women in the history of British science, Mary

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