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Berlin: Koniglichen Akademie, 1838. Hardcover. 41p, 3 Engraved plates. Modern red boards. LARGE PAPER COPY. The author Johannes Peter Muller (1801-1858) was a German physiologist, comparative anatomist, ichthyologist, and herpetologist, known not only for his discoveries but also for his ability to synthesize knowledge. As mentioned in HEirs of Hippocrates, he was "one of the most brilliant leaders of the nineteenth-century school of physiology in Germany. Although he behan his professional career as a practicing clinician, his interest and knowledge in the other sciences led to a career in investigative physiology during which he made important contributions in anatomy, neurology, embryology, chemistry, pathology, and botany. The strength of his influence can be measured by the number of important scientists who were fortunate enough to come under his tutelage". He was greatly interested in comparative anatomy, and this work compared the male generative organs of birds with those of other animals. Spots on the title page and on the engraved plates. Light marginal browning on a few leaves otherwise a clean copy. Uncommon. Very Good. Item #6919
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