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[Natural History] Agassiz, Louis. Contributions to The Natural History of The United States of America. Little, Brown, Boston, 1857-1862. First edition. Folio. later black cloth. "One of the most valuable works ever undertaken by any one editor." (Sabin) Originally a 10-volume work on the zoology of America, of which only 4 were published. Sabin 505. Nissen 13. Wood 181.Condition: Minor toning to margins.Provenance: From the Library of the Godfather of Biodiversity, Dr. Thomas E. Lovejoy.

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