Haarlem, A. Loosjes Pz., 1805. 4to (28.3 x 22.5 cm). viii [recte vi], 44 pp.; seven engraved plates (two larger, folded; three partially hand-coloured). Slightly later marbled boards, blind cloth spine.

The first (and only?) Dutch translation of part of the work by Von Humboldt (here: van Humboldt) and Bonpland. The title translates as "Collections of observations on zoology and comparative anatomy, done in the Atlantic Ocean, the heart of the new continent [i.e. South America] and the South Sea during the years 1799-1803. Translated from the French. With plates". Indeed this is a translation of a part of the work listed by Nissen under 2048, 2. The plates are very well done, showing anatomical details of pelicans, a heron, a pheasant, several monkeys, a crocodile, etc., as well as an adult brown-mantled tamarin, Simia leonina Von Humboldt 1805 (in colour) and several fish. Boards a bit rubbed at edges; skilful repair to corners. Old stamp on the title page verso, otherwise a good, clean copy. Rare. OCLC reports just three copies worldwide, all three in Dutch libaries. Nissen ZBI, 2048. Not in Landwehr.