Boston Journal of Natural History, Containing Papers and Communications Read to the Boston Society of Natural History. Vol. II, Nos. 3-4, August, 1839, Article XII - A Report on the Fishes of Massachusetts. [4], [289]-570 pp. Illustrated with 3 copper-engraved plates of various fishes in the back. 8¾x5½, original printed wrappers, housed in a custom cloth chemise with folding paper enclosure. First Separate Edition.

A scarce title, which first appeared in "Reports on the Fishes, Reptiles and Birds of Massachusetts" published by Dutton & Wentworth the same year. Bruns S 310.