Copenhagen, Bianco Lunos, 1842. 4to. Recent half cloth with contemporary marbled boards. Light browning throughout. Small ink signature on title-page. IV,76 pp. and 3 double-page, folded lithographed plates with many figs. Withbound: Steenstrup, Undersögelser over Hermaphroditismens Tilværelse i Naturen, 1845. XIV,88 pp. and 1 plate.
The scarce first edition of the work in which Steenstrup describes his discovery of the principle of 'alternation of generations', sexual and asexual in plants and animals. ""(Steenstrup) showed that certain animals produce offspring which never resemble them but which, on the other hand, bring forth progeny which return in form and nature to their grandparents or more distant ancestors."" (Garrison & Morton No 217). A German translation was published the same year, and an English in 1845. Norman 2009 (German translation). ""The second major publication - (the first dealing with geology) - of 1842 was ""Om Forplantning og Udvikling gjennem vexlende Generationsrækker..."", (the work offered), Steenstrup's comprehensive presentation of the form of reproduction that he called 'alternation of generations', that is, the alternation of asexual and sexual reproduction, or metagenesis. This phenomenon had previously been described by Chamisso, but Steenstrup included a greater number of observations, based on a significantly wider range of subjects, and provided an importent chapter on its meaning. Steenstrup's growing reputation, won him an appointment as professor of zoology at the University of Copenhagen, where he tought from 1846 until 1885.""(DSB XII, p. 9).
Copenhagen, Bianco Lunos, 1842. 4to. Bound in the original boards with silver stained papercovers. Some nicks to backstrip. Margins of covers having the silver-staining toned down (oxidation). Edges gilt. As it is printed on ""vellum-paper"" and edges gilt, it is probably one of the gift copies, but unsigned. IV, 76 pp. and 3 double-page, folded lithographed plates with many figs. Light marginal browning to plates, otherwise fine.
The scarce first edition of the work in which Steenstrup describes his discovery of the principle of 'alternation of generations', sexual and asexual in plants and animals. ""(Steenstrup) showed that certain animals produce offspring which never resemble them but which, on the other hand, bring forth progeny which return in form and nature to their grandparents or more distant ancestors."" (Garrison & Morton No 217). A German translation was published the same year, and an English in 1845. Norman 2009 (German translation). ""The second major publication - (the first dealing with geology) - of 1842 was ""Om Forplantning og Udvikling gjennem vexlende Generationsrækker..."", (the work offered), Steenstrup's comprehensive presentation of the form of reproduction that he called 'alternation of generations', that is, the alternation of asexual and sexual reproduction, or metagenesis. This phenomenon had previously been described by Chamisso, but Steenstrup included a greater number of observations, based on a significantly wider range of subjects, and provided an important chapter on its meaning. Steenstrup's growing reputation, won him an appointment as professor of zoology at the University of Copenhagen, where he taught from 1846 until 1885."" (DSB XII, p. 9).
"STEENSTRUP, JOHANNES JAPETUS SMITH. - THE DISCOVERY OF ""ALTERNATION OF GENERATIONS''.
Reference : 45440
(1842)
Kjöbenhavn, Bianco Luno, 1842 a. 1845. 4to. Bound in one contemp. halfcalf, spine gilt. A small tear to backhinge at lower compartment of spine. IV,76 pp. and 3 double-page, folded lithographed plates with many figs. + XIV,88 pp. and 2 double-apge lithographed plates with many figs. Light browning to the last leaves of the second work.
The scarce first edition of the work in which Steenstrup describes his discovery of the principle of 'ALTERNATION OF GENERATIONS'', sexual and asexual in plants and animals. ""(Steenstrup) showed that certain animals produce offspring which never resemble them but which, on the other hand, bring forth progeny which return in form and nature to their grandparents or more distant ancestors."" (Garrison & Morton No 217). A German translation was published the same year, and an English in 1845. Norman 2009 (German translation). ""The second major publication - (the first dealing with geology) - of 1842 was ""Om Forplantning og Udvikling gjennem vexlende Generationsrækker..."", (the work offered), Steenstrup's comprehensive presentation of the form of reproduction that he called 'alternation of generations', that is, the alternation of asexual and sexual reproduction, or metagenesis. This phenomenon had previously been described by Chamisso, but Steenstrup included a greater number of observations, based on a significantly wider range of subjects, and provided an importent chapter on its meaning. Steenstrup's growing reputation, won him an appointment as professor of zoology at the University of Copenhagen, where he tought from 1846 until 1885.""(DSB XII, p. 9).
Kjøbenhavn, Bianco Luno, 1851. 8vo. In the original giftbinding (blue blank boards). With author's presentation to F. C. Danckwart to front free end-paper. Offprint from ""Videnskabernes Selskabs Forhandlinger"". Scratches and some spoling to boards. Spine with nicks and a bit of loss of paper. Internally with a few brownspots. 57 pp.
Presentation copy, offprint, of this foundational work in Scandinavian geoarchaeology, uniting geology, archaeology and natural history in a systematic investigation of Denmark’s prehistoric coastal settlements and shell middens (køkkenmøddinger). It represents the collaborative effort of three leading Danish scholars: geologist J. G. Forchhammer, paleontologist and naturalist J. C. H. R. Steenstrup and archaeologist J. J. A. Worsaae. In 1848, a new source for these studies opened with the. At Steenstrup’s urging, the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters appointed a committee consisting of Forchhammer, Steenstrup, and Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae to investigate the shell middens that had been found in several places in Denmark. The results, published here, established the shell-middens as made made structures, proved to be of the greatest significance for the development of archaeological research throughout the world. The present copy was given, and signed, by Forchhammer to F. C. Danckwart, Director in the Foreign Department and known for his close ties to the monarchy. He served under several foreign ministers and retained influence even after his retirement. “Forchhammer participated in the work of the so-called ‘Lejrekomite’, an interdisciplinary committee studying human remains along the shore. This commission gave the first – and now famous – description of the ‘køkkenmødding’ (kitchen midden), a mound consisting of shells of edible molluscs and other refuse, marking the site of a prehistoric human habitation (Hanks 1971). ‘Køkkenmødding’ is one of the few Danish international terms (Forchhammer et al. 1851). The work of the ‘Lejrekomité’ was concentrated on the marine molluscs in order to establish out whether the shell deposits were naturally based – oyster banks – or whether they were formed as waste deposits produced by men living at coastal sites” (Petersen, Late Quaternary environmental changes recorded in the Danish marine molluscan faunas, p.12).
Bianco Lunos Bogtrykkeri. 1913. In-4. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. convenable, Coiffe en tête abîmée, Intérieur frais. 68 pages. Illustré de nombreuses photo-gravures en noir et blanc dans le texte. Texte en danois. Envoi manuscrit de l'auteur sur le 1er plat.. . . . Classification Dewey : 97.2-Dédicace, envoi
En Skildring af Johannes Steenstrup. Særtryk af Mindeskrift for Japetus Steenstrup. Classification Dewey : 97.2-Dédicace, envoi
Kjöbenhavn, Bianco Luno, 1853. 4to. Uncut, unopned in the original blue boards. Offprint from ""Det Kgl. Danske Videnskabernes Selskabs Skrifter"". Nice and clean. 14 pp. + 1 plate.
Offprint of Steenstrup's paper in which he provided a formal description of the genus Rhizochilus and the iconic plate illustrating the taxon
Kjöbenhavn, Bianco Luno, 1853. 4to. Uncut, unopned in the original blue boards. Offprint from ""Det Kgl. Danske Videnskabernes Selskabs Skrifter"". Nice and clean. 14 pp. + 1 plate.
Offprint of Steenstrup's paper in which he provided a formal description of the genus Rhizochilus and the iconic plate illustrating the taxon
Kjöbenhavn, C. A. Reitzels Bo og Arvinger, 1854. 8vo. I det originale bogtrykte papbind. Ryg beklædt med nyere brun papirstrimmel med håndskreven titel. Permer og kanter af permer noget slidte. Indvendige false forstærket. Hjørner stødte. Med egenhændig dedikation fra Steenstrup på forsatsbladet: ""Min höjtagtede Lærer, Hr. Pastor P. Prytz / med Taknemlighed / Forfatteren."" Spredte brunpletter. XI, (2), 138 pp.
Nydeligt dedikationseksemplar af originaludgaven af Mathias Steenstrups magisterafhandling.
Kjöbenhavn, Bianco Luno, 1841. 4to. Originalt papbd., rygstrimlen mangler. Særtryk af Videnskabernes Selskabs Skrifter. (2),104 pp.,8 tekstillustrationer i træsnit. Indvendig ren og frisk. Med dedikation på fribladet ""Min kjære Broder/ Auditeur M.W. Steenstrup/ ""som er den ældste, fører evig.... (?) an""/ med broderlig Hengivenhed/ fra/ Forfatteren./ Sorøe d. 10 Martz 1842"".
Originaltrykket (særtrykket) af et af mosegeologiens pioneerværker.
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Kjøbenhavn, Gyldendal, 1883. 8vo. In later half cloth with the original printed front wrapper pasted on to front board. Offprint from ""Aarbøger for Nordisk Oldkyndighed og Historie"", 1883. A very nice and clean copy. 160 pp. + 5 folded maps.
Kjøbenhavn, Bianco Luno, 1889. 8vo. In the original printed board. ""Fra Forfatteren"" (i.e. English: ""From the Author"") printed to upper right corner of front board. Offprint from ""Det Kongelige Danske Videnskabers Selskab"". Light browning to binding, paper on spine partly detached. Exlibris pasted on to verso of front board. Internally nice and clean. XII, 68 pp. + 1 plate.
(København, 1856). 4to. Uden omslag. Udkom i ""Videnskabernes Selskabs Skrifter"". (32) pp. samt 2 litograferede plancher med mange figurer.
Københavns, 1856. 4to. Uncut unopened in the original blue boards. Offprint from ""Videnskabernes Selskabs Skrifter"". A nice and clean copy. 31, (1) pp. + 2 engraved plates.
First printing of Steenstrups classic work on the octopods, where he for the first time disclosed the findings of a male arm filled with seminal fluid in the female. This object was, before Steenstrups finding, considered as a parasitic worm.
Kjøbenhavn, Bianco Luno, 1893. 4to. Bound uncut, unopened with the original printed wrappers in recent blue boards. In ""Videnskabernes Selskabs Skrifter"". A very nice and clean copy. Pp. 307-448 + 4 folded plates.
Kjøbenhavn, Bianco Luno, 1875. 4to. Bound uncut, unopnened with the original printed wrappers in recent blue boards. In ""Videnskabernes Selskabs Skrifter, Nat.Vid. og Math. Afd., 5. Rk, Bd. 10,VII"". A nice and clean copy. pp. 465-482, III + 2 plates.
Kjöbenhavn, Bianco Luno, 1845. 4to. In recent blue boards. Stamp to first two leaves. With a few occassional brownspots. Small repair to upper margin of title-page, far from affecting text. XIV, 88 pp. + 2 folded plates.
First edition. Published on the occasion of King Christian VIII's birthday celebration at Sorø Academy.
Kjøbenhavn, Bianco Luno, 1861. 4to. Uncut unopnened in the original printed boards. Offprint from ""Det Kongelige Danek Videnskabernes Selskabs, Skrifter"". Wear to spine and very light miscoloured to boarders of boards, otherwise a nice and clean copy. 92 pp. + 14 engraved plates.
Kjøbenhavn, Bianco Luno, 1900. 4to. Uncut unopened with the original printed wrappers in recent blue boards. In ""Kgl. Danske Vid. Selsk. Skrift."", 6. R., Nat. Afd., IX (6)). Fine and clean. Pp. (5), 288-300 pp. + 1 plate.
Kjøbenhavn, Bianco Luno, 1881. 4to. Bound uncut, unopened with the original printed wrappers in recent blue boards. In ""Videnskabernes Selskabs Skrifter. Fine and clean copy. Pp. (3), 214-242 pp. + 1 plate.
Kjøbenhavn, Bianco Luno, 1895. 4to Bound uncut and unopened with the original wrappers in recent blue boards. A very nice and clean copy. (7), 320-434, (2) pp. + 6 folded plates.
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Paris, Albin Michel, 1969. 13 x 20, 340 pp., quelques illustrations en N/B, 1 en couleurs, reliure d'édition pleine toile rouge + rhodoïd, très bon état.
"Edition originale; N° 29 sur 1500 exemplaires numérotés. "
Albin Michel Paris, Albin Michel, 1969. In-8 broché, couverture à rabats. Bon état
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Albin Michel, Le mémorial des siècles, IXe siècle, Les Evénements, 1969, 340 pp., boché, légères traces d'usage, état très correct.
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