Noël, F [Histoire naturelle] Paris: Chez F. Noel [and also as Noel ainé et Cie], n.d. [ca. 1870's] Among the animals depicted are the kangaroo, rhinoceros, bison, alpaca, tapir, maiba, tiger, sheepdog, black gibbon monkey, ostriches, lion, elephant, giraffe, gnu, mandril, polar bear, hippopotamus , beaver and camel as well as more domestic animals. Identifications of the animals and their habitats are printed under the image. ¶ Paul Louis Oudart, 1796- 1860 is best known for his work on Bonaparte's "Iconographie des Pigeons" ( 1857) and also Viellot's "Gallerie des Oiseaux" (1834). Oudart's plates appeared in Duperrey's. "Voyage autour du Monde." Felix Edouard Guérin Méneville ( 1799-1874), the naturalist , was especially known for his silkworm studies and his 9 volume work "Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle" (1833-9) (NATURAL HISTORY) Oblong 4to (13 1/4 x 10 inches). 41 colored lithograph plates finished by hand by F. Noël after [Felix] E[douard] Guerin [Méneville] and P[aul Louis] Oudart, imprint on plate 11 not printed fully. Contemporary half red morocco over marbled boards, spine lettered"Animaux Curieux," manuscript paper label listing contents on upper cover. No printed text or title other than manuscript label on upper cover, rubbed, some tearing of corners on binding, first three and last two plates loosened and creased with some short marginal tears, some foxing of plates, else very good Price: USD 2,500.00 other currencies   order no. 39517    inquire

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