Biologia Centrali-Americana, or, Contributions to the knowledge of the fauna and flora of Mexico and Central America. Archaeology

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Description

Title
Biologia Centrali-Americana, or, Contributions to the knowledge of the fauna and flora of Mexico and Central America. Archaeology
Alternative Title
Archaeology
Contributions to the knowledge of the fauna and flora of Mexico and Central America
Creator
Maudslay, Alfred Percival, 1850-1931
Contributor
Goodman, J. T.
Salvin, Osbert, 1835-1898.
Published / Created
1889-1902.
Publication Place
London
Publisher
Published for the editors by R.H. Porter ... and Dulau & Co.
Description
BEIN Folio 212: Imperfect: text volumes wanting.
Text and plates originally issued in XVII parts (or fascicles) each (a total of 34 parts), plus Appendix. Each part in its own printed paper wrappers (text) or boards (plates). Sequence of parts does not correspond to overall order of text or plates. Part XVII of text includes title pages and contents pages for text volumes 1 to 4 and title page for Appendix. Part XVII of plates includes title pages and contents for vols. 1 to 4 of plates.
The 4 pts. of text vol. have imprint dates 1889-1902, 1899-1902, 1895-1902 and 1896-1902 respectively; appendix is dated 1897.
Plates include drawings by Ada Hunter and E. Lambert, lithographed by W. Greve, W. Griggs, Hanhart, and W. Purkiss. Maps by A.P.M. Sur[veyors], W. Shawe, F.R.G.S., and Turner & Shawe, London. Photographs by A.P.M. photo[graphers] and H.N. Sweet, printed by the Autotype Co.
Text printed on heavy laid paper. Some illustrations in text signed: Photogravure Goupil & Imp. Boussod-Valadon & Cie. [or] Goupilgravure, printed in Paris.
Lists of titles in this series, "Subjects in Progress" and "Subjects Completed," printed inside paper wrappers of each fascicle of text.
Extent
4 v. : 33 cm. + atlas (4 v. : all ill., facsims., maps, plans, ports. (some col., some folded) ; 33 x 51 cm.)
Extent of Digitization
This object has been partially digitized.
Language
English

Collection Information

Repository
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Call Number
Folio 212
Container / Volume
2

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Genre
Pictorial works
Material
ill., ports. ;
Subject (Geographic)
Central America
Mexico
Subject (Topic)
Mayas
Antiquities
Mayan languages
Writing
Indians of Mexico
Indians of Central America
Inscriptions, Mayan
Subjects
Mayas > Antiquities > Pictorial works
Mayan languages > Writing
Indians of Mexico > Antiquities
Indians of Central America > Antiquities
Central America > Antiquities > Pictorial works
Inscriptions, Mayan
Mexico > Antiquities

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Orbis Record
3435382
Object ID (OID)
15055905

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