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RefNoL&P/9/62
LevelFile
TitlePaper, 'Observations on the structure and economy of whales' by John Hunter
Date1787
DescriptionContains eight plates, a letter and the main paper.

Subject: Zoology

Published in Philosophical Transactions, as 'Observations on the structure and oeconomy of whales. By John Hunter, Esq. F. R. S. communicated by Sir Joseph Banks, Bart. F. R. S;'

Read 28 June 1787
Extent152p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper and eight plates
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AccessStatusOpen
RelatedMaterialDOI: 10.1098/rstl.1787.0038
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CodePersonNameDates
NA7714Hunter; John (1728 - 1793); anatomist and surgeon1728 - 1793
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