Linnaeus's A Genuine and Universal System of Natural-History - Volume 14 with 19 Originally Hand-colored Engravings

Linnaeus's A Genuine and Universal System of Natural-History - Volume 14 with 19 Originally Hand-colored Engravings
This is volume 14 with 19 fold out originally hand-colored engravings of Sir Charles Linnaeus & Ebenezer Sibley's A Genuine and Universal System of Natural-History... or Magazine of Natural History. The work was printed between 1794 and 1810 for the propietor in London by W. Lewis and sold by Champante & Whitrow. The volume is not dated, but published circa 1800. The volume was edited by J. Frid. Gmelin. Carl Linnaeus was a Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist who formalized the system of binomial nomenclature which is still in practice today. He is considered the Father of Taxonomy.

The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
~ 4 3/4" by 8 1/4"