MONRO, ALEXANDER. The Structure and Physiology of Fishes explained, and compared with those of Man and other Animals. Edinburgh: For Charles Elliot, et al., 1785. 50 engravings on 44 sheets (many folding). <I>Folio, contemporary half calf, worn, covers detached; some soiling and scattered foxing.</I> | Christie's

Sale 7935

The Scientific and Antiquarian Library of Dr. Samuel Koslov

New York, East

|

12 - 13 November 1996

Browse Sale

Lot 407

MONRO, ALEXANDER. The Structure and Physiology of Fishes explained, and compared with those of Man and other Animals. Edinburgh: For Charles Elliot, et al., 1785. 50 engravings on 44 sheets (many folding). Folio, contemporary half calf, worn, covers detached; some soiling and scattered foxing.

Price realised

USD 437

Estimate

USD 600 - USD 800

Follow lot

MONRO, ALEXANDER. The Structure and Physiology of Fishes explained, and compared with those of Man and other Animals. Edinburgh: For Charles Elliot, et al., 1785. 50 engravings on 44 sheets (many folding). Folio, contemporary half calf, worn, covers detached; some soiling and scattered foxing.
Contact us
Contact Client Service

info@christies.com

New York +1 212 636 2000

London +44 (0)20 7839 9060

infoasia@christies.com

Asia +852 2760 1766
Recommended features
- Yves Klein: ‘He had no limit’
  
  Daniel Moquay, head of the Klein archives in Paris, discusses the French artist’s spirituality, his relationship with the colour blue — and his love of judo
- The Tastemakers: Reimagining the Rockefeller collection
  
  Six architects, designers and decorators select their favourite lots from the Rockefeller collection, offering ideas for how to use them in a contemporary living space