Paris, Masson, 1905. Large 4to (31.5 x 24.4 cm). 144 pp.; 12 lithographed plates, 27 text figures, one tinted map. Later burgundy buckram with gilt title on the spine.

An interesting work on the living and extinct primates such as Lepilemur, Paleopropithecus, Archaeolemur, etc., based upon well-preserved bones, skulls, etc. Published on behalf of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle in Paris, as an offprint from their Nouvelles Archives du Muséum, 4e séries. Handwritten dedication by Grandidier to "Madame Dumas". Other former owner's name in the top margin of the front free endpaper recto, otherwise clean, unmarked. Most copies offered have more or less extensive foxing - this is the rare exception. A very good copy.