Daniel Giraud Elliot – A Synopsis of the Mammals of North America and the Adjacent Seas (1901) First Edition

An exceptional 1901 first edition of A Synopsis of the Mammals of North America and the Adjacent Seas by renowned American zoologist Daniel Giraud Elliot, published by the Field Columbian Museum in Chicago. This rare scientific work is an important reference in the history of North American mammalogy and zoological classification.

This unique volume contains two original publications bound together in a contemporary period binding:

• A Synopsis of the Mammals of North America and the Adjacent Seas (Field Columbian Museum, Zoological Series, Vol. II, 1901)
• A List of the Land and Sea Mammals of North America North of Mexico, the official supplement published in June 1901

The book presents a comprehensive survey of the mammals of North America, including scientific classification, species descriptions, anatomical measurements, dental formulas, and distribution data. Numerous photographic plates illustrate mammal skulls and anatomical specimens, making this volume an important resource for zoologists, mammalogists, historians of science, and collectors of early natural history literature.

Book Details

• Title: A Synopsis of the Mammals of North America and the Adjacent Seas
• Supplement Included: A List of the Land and Sea Mammals of North America North of Mexico
• Author: Daniel Giraud Elliot
• Publisher: Field Columbian Museum
• Place of Publication: Chicago, USA
• Year: 1901
• Edition: First Edition
• Language: English
• Binding: Contemporary half-cloth binding with marbled paper-covered boards
• Illustrations: Photographic plates of mammal skulls and scientific specimens

Contents

This scholarly work includes:

• Classification of North American land and marine mammals
• Scientific names and taxonomic descriptions
• Dental formulas and anatomical measurements
• Species distribution information
• Photographic plates of skulls and skeletal features
• Official 1901 supplement with additional species records and updates

Condition

Very good antique condition for a book published in 1901.

The contemporary half-cloth binding remains solid and structurally sound, with expected age-related wear to the marbled boards, spine, and corners. The interior is complete, clean, and firmly bound, with light natural toning consistent with its age. The photographic plates remain clear and well preserved. The book also contains vintage ownership marks and historical institutional library stamps that reflect its archival history.

A Valuable Addition to Any Collection

This scarce first edition is an excellent acquisition for collectors and researchers interested in:

• Natural history
• Zoology and mammalogy
• Scientific first editions
• Museum publications
• North American wildlife
• Taxonomy and biological classification
• Antique scientific books
• Early 20th-century natural science
• History of zoological research

An important and increasingly collectible scientific publication, this 1901 Field Columbian Museum edition represents a significant contribution to the study of North American mammals and the development of modern zoology.