Bulletin Of The Museum Of Comparative Zoology
At Harvard College Vol. XXIII No. 1
By Alexander Agassiz
Published by Cambridge: USA 1892
"Published in 1892, Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard College, Vol. XXIII No. 1 features the pioneering marine and zoological research of Alexander Agassiz, one of America's foremost 19th-century naturalists. As director of the museum and son of the renowned scientist Louis Agassiz, Alexander continued his father's legacy through extensive studies of marine fauna, coral formations, and the morphology of invertebrates. This particular volume presents detailed findings from his expeditions, combining meticulous field observations with precise scientific illustration and taxonomic analysis, reflecting the rigorous academic standards of Harvard's zoological school at the time.
Issued from Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Bulletin served as a key publication for disseminating original research to the international scientific community. Agassiz's contributions exemplify the era's transition from descriptive natural history to modern evolutionary biology, offering valuable data on oceanographic conditions, species classification, and comparative anatomy. Each paper within the series captures both the empirical discipline and the spirit of discovery that characterised late 19th-century zoological study.
This 1892 issue represents an important primary source in the history of marine biology and the development of American scientific institutions. It will appeal to collectors of early scientific literature, historians of zoology, and scholars interested in the evolution of natural science during the post-Darwinian period."
Light wear and fading to cover and spine as shown. Text pages heavily age tanned with some tape repairs to title page. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. No inscriptions or markings. All 22 plates are present. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.
