American Lobster, a study of its habits and development

Herrick, Francis Hobart

Washington, Government Printing Office, 1895.

the definitive 19th century work on the natural history of the American lobster, based on five years research on New England seaboard
tall 8vo [29x20cm]. 252 pages + 52 plates at end - photos, coloured lithographs, drawings, etc., and other plates, charts, etc. within the body of the book.

good clean condition in a quarter roan leather hardback binding, with some damage to the spine.

ex-Millport Marine Biological Station with their stamp to the verso of each plate.