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MILNE EDWARDS, Henri (1800-1885). Histoire Naturelle des Coralliaires, Paris: Roret, 1857-60, 3 volumes including atlas, 8°, AUTHOR'S COPY with his stamp on title 31 engraved plates (perforation stamp on title, ink stamp on verso of plates), contemporary morocco-backed boards (worn, inner hinges broken) [Nissen ZBI 2837] Provenance: JCL; Recherches Anatomiques, Physiologiques et Zoologiques sur les Polypes, Paris: Crochard, 1838, first fasicule (? all published), 8°, 28 engraved plates, most on India mounted paper (perforation stamp on title, ink stamp on verso of plates, some spotting), contemporary boards (upper cover detatched, spine chipped with loss) Provenance: JCL; and a second copy. (5)