75/2465 [Zoology]. Jonston, J. Historiae naturalis de quadrupedibus. De insectis. De serpentibus. Amst., J.J. Schipper, 1657, 3 (of 6) parts in 1 vol., 6,(2),163,(1); (8),147,(1); (2),37,(1)p., 80; 26 (of 27); 12 plates, 2 diff. engr. titles and 1 woodcut printer's mark, contemp. calf w. gilt spine, folio.

- The original title of the first part laid down on second blank; 2nd part lacks plate VI and portion of plate VII cut out; a few plates loose; some lvs./ plates repaired in lower margin; occas. sl. foxed/ (finger)soiled. Covers sl. worn; joints splitting; top of spine dam. Sold w.a.f.

= Nissen, ZBI 2131-2135; Nissen, VB 481; Graesse III, 477; DSB VII, p.164-165: "John Johnston (1603-1675) made a significant contribution (...) to the growing interest in natural history during the first half of the seventeenth century. For example, four of his dictionary-style works on fish, birds, quadrupeds, and insects (...) with excellent illustrations were widely read and translated (...)''. I.a. contains the plate of the rhinoceros, elephant, turtle and lion.