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Synopsis methodica animalium quadrupedum et Serpentini Generis a[uctore] Joanne Raio. 8o. London 1693

John Ray (1627-1705), Synopsis methodica animalium quadrupedum et serpentini generis (London, 1693)

Object Status:

Unlocated

Accession Date:

May 1778

Primary Source Reference:

Museum Auction Broadside, Lot 13 (Natural History); Du Simitière Memorandum Books, Library of Congress, fol. 29v

Author/Composer:

Ray, John, 1627-1705

Notes:

Dr. Eskoche gave Du Simitière a copy of the London 1693 edition in May 1778. Du Simitière Memorandum Books, Library of Congress, fol. 29v

Valued at 1s in Du Simitière's estate inventory, Library Company of Philadelphia, p. 4

Not listed in Library Company's 1789 Catalogue; 1656.O (1724 London ed.) listed as part of the bequest of William Logan; the first edition was 1693 London

Title Information:

Synopsis methodica animalium quadrupedum et serpentini generis

Imprint Information:

London, 1693