Les batraciens de l'Indochine.

Hanoi, Taupin et Cie, 1942

Hammer price: € 420

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Lot description

Folio; 4 pl. (few spots).

Mod. half cloth, flat spine. Orig. wrappers preserved.

One of the most important works on amphibians, by the French herpetologist Bourret (1884-1957). In this abundantly illustrated work, Bourret describes more than 150 species of toads, frogs, salamanders, etc. Complete with the 4 large, coloured plates bound at the end. Published as the 6th instalment of the series "Mémoires de l'Institut Oceanographique de l'Indochine".
Ref. Not in Nissen (ZBI).