The Life and Herpetological Contributions of August Friedrich Schweigger (1783-1821)

Pp. 388, (4, ads), 8 text-figures, numerous facsimile illustrations (un-numbered).  Publisher’s original dark blue cloth, lettered in gilt on the spine, 8vo.  This work is edited by Aaron Bauer with an introduction by Roger Bour.  This work focuses on herpetological contributions of August F. Schweigger.  He is best known for his 1812 monograph of turtles in which he described several new species which are still valid today.  No ownership marks and no signs of use.