Jo. Frid. Blumenbachii Prof. Medic. Ordin. M. Britann. R. A Consil. Aul. Societ. R. Scient. Gotting. Aliarumque Membri Decas (Altera) (Tertia) Collectionis Suae Craniorum Diversarum Gentium Illustrata.
The first plate is signed as drawn by S. Zimer and made by 'Riepenh.'; the others are unsigned.
The first volume has a title-page vignette signed as designed by S. Zimer and engraved by 'E. Riepenh.'.
Summary Note
The title varies with the addition of the words 'Altera' and 'Tertia' to the second and third parts. In the third part the words 'Aliarumque Membri' following the author's name are expanded to 'Et Londin. It. Acad. Americanae Art. Et Scient. Boston. Societ. Rotterod. Aliarumque Membri'.
Provenance
Acquired between 1802 and 1821. Recorded in RAA Library, Catalogue, 1821.
Copy Note
In the Academy's copy the three parts have been bound in the order, Decas Altera Collectionis (1793), Decas Tertia Collectionis (1795), Decas Collectionis (1790).
Binding Note
18th-century half calf, marbled-papered boards; rebacked and recornered in 20th century, black morocco spine-label lettered 'Blumenbachii'. Bound with Blumenbach's Prolusio Anatomica De Sinibus Frontalibus (1779).
Subject
Anatomy - Skulls
Manuals, Latin - Germany - 18th century
Pictorial works - Germany - 18th century