VALLISNIERI, Antonio (1661-1730) - De' corpi marini che su' monti trovano; della loro origine; e dello stato del Mondo avanti 'l Diluvio, nel Diluvio, e dopo il Diluvio: lettere critiche. Venice: Domenico Lovisa, 1721. First edition of this treatise by the renown physician, scientist and biologist Vallisnieri. 4to (242 x 175mm). 4 folding engraved plates at end illustrating fossils, woodcut initials (tear repaired at *2- *3, small hole in the lower margin of C1 without loss, light browning and staining). Contemporary boards (rebacked, some staining). Provenance: early ownership inscription on title.

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