6 parts in 1 volume. [3]-6, [2], 163, [1]; [10], 160; [3]-5, [3], 160; 58, [2]; [6], 147, [1]; 37, [1] pp. Three engraved title-pages, plus 249 engraved plates by M. Merian the Younger, depicting quadrupeds (80), birds and bats (62), fish and whales (47); crustaceans, jellyfish (20), insects, worms, sea-stars (28), snakes (12). (folio) 15x8¾, blind-ruled and blind-stamped vellum, spine with raised bands.
Early edition of all 6 parts of Johnston's very important natural history, with hundreds of plates depicting over a thousand animals.
Condition:
Three small gouges with wear from top edge, corners curled, turn-ins starting to spring, creased endleaves; first title with repaired marginal tears, minor inkstain, wear at edges, first several leaves worn at lower corners, small marginal wormhole to last approximately 25 leaves; one plate with marginal tear, one plate with misprint from crease, appears to be lacking one plate from fishes section; very good to near fine, nice impressions.