Agassiz, Louis — Classification of Insects from Embryological Data

Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge, Vol. II, Art. 6, 1850, . First edition, original publication of 1850 bound in heavy-weight pamphlet binder, smaller quarto, few illustrations, 28pp + (1) lithographic plate of Eudamus Tityrus, at rear. A title from the Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge series. Lightly foxed throughout. Binding covers creased down length but not affecting original publication inside, else very good. A seminal contribution by Prof. Louis Agassiz. 250 grams shipping weight.