Zoology.- Rodents.- Pallas (Peter Simon) Novae Species Quadrupedum e Glirium Ordine, first edition, 39 engraved plates, of which 3 folding, title repaired at inner margin, modern calf-backed boards, brown calf label to spine, spine faded, [Nissen ZBI 3074; Wood p.511], 4to, Erlangen, Wolfgang Walther, 1778.

⁂ Rare monograph on the rodents of Russia and Siberia by this famous scientist/explorer of the region. "Pallas' achievements in zoology and botany were especially important. He was one of the first to use anatomical characteristics in classifying animals. His research in comparative anatomy provided the foundations for animal taxonomy." (DSB). The attractive plates were engraved by J. Nussbiegel.