Antique 1864 German Science Book – Rudolf Leuckart
Offered here is an original 1864 edition of Bericht über die wissenschaftlichen Leistungen in der Naturgeschichte der niederen Thiere während der Jahre 1861 und 1862 by Dr. Rudolf Leuckart. Published in Berlin by Nicolausche Verlagsbuchhandlung (G. Parthey), this rare work represents a significant contribution to 19th-century zoology and comparative anatomy.

Leuckart (1822–1898) was a pioneering German zoologist and parasitologist, considered one of the founders of modern parasitology. This volume documents the scientific progress in the study of “lower animals” during 1861–1862, offering a snapshot of contemporary zoological research in the mid-19th century.

Details & Features:

• Author: Dr. Rudolf Leuckart, Professor of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy at the University of Giessen

• Title: Bericht über die wissenschaftlichen Leistungen in der Naturgeschichte der niederen Thiere während der Jahre 1861 und 1862

• Publisher: Nicolausche Verlagsbuchhandlung (G. Parthey), Berlin

• Year: 1864

• Language: German

• Binding: Quarter cloth with marbled paper boards

• Pagination: [Unspecified – appears complete]

• Provenance: Ex-library with Bermuda Biological Station for Research stamp on title page, as well as faint ownership mark from E. L. Mark (notable Harvard zoologist, 1847–1946)

• Condition:

  • Binding tight, with some edge wear to boards and rubbing at corners.

  • Spine lightly sunned and worn at crown/heel.

  • Interior shows light to moderate foxing, mostly to prelims.

  • Library stamps present as shown.

  • Overall Good+ condition for a 160-year-old scientific work.

Significance:
This book is an important historical resource in the field of zoology, illustrating the state of biological research during the mid-19th century. Its connection to notable scientists (Leuckart and possibly E. L. Mark) adds further scholarly and collectible interest.