Kermack, D. M.
Report of investigations made into the anatomy and physiology of the common dolphin from April 26th to September 16th 1948.
London, Imperial College, R. N. Physiological Laboratory, 1948. Folio (32.6 x 20.1 cm). Title page, [ii], 15 pp.; 32 photographic plates. Printed wrappers.
An initially confidential paper, written on request of the Royal Navy by the British palaeontologist and marine biologist Doris Mary Kermack (1923-2003). "In 1988 she was awarded the Linnean Gold Medal for outstanding service to the society." (Wikipedia). The photos are excellent in size and detail. The plates are true photoprints on thick paper, which have become a bit warped over time. The front wrapper is detached, but otherwise this is a very good copy of a rare and important publication.
