A description of the nature of four-footed beasts : with their figures engraven in brass: written in Latin by Dr. John Johnston. Translated into English by J.P.
1678
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Title
A description of the nature of four-footed beasts : with their figures engraven in brass: written in Latin by Dr. John Johnston. Translated into English by J.P.
Created/published
London : Printed for Moses Pitt, at the Angel, against the little north door of St. Pauls Church, M.DC.LXXVIII. [1678]
Description
[8], 119 p., 80 plates ; (fol.)
Associated name
Jonstonus, Joannes, 1603-1675, author.
J. P.
J. P.
Note
Translation of: Historiae naturalis de quadrupetibus [sic], which forms part of his work on animals.
Includes an appendix (beginning P1r) by Peter Castellus, "His discovery of the sweet hyaena...".
Includes an appendix (beginning P1r) by Peter Castellus, "His discovery of the sweet hyaena...".
Cited/described in
Wing, D.G. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and British America, and of English books printed in other countries, 1641-1700 (CD-ROM, 1996), J1015B
English short title catalogue (ESTC), R230685
English short title catalogue (ESTC), R230685
Genre/form
Annotations.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Item Details
Call number
J1015A.2 (folio)
Folger-specific note
144671. Manuscript notes. Plates 30, 49, and 50 mutilated and repaired, affecting image