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  Rare first edition of The Principles of Classification and a Classification of Mammals; signed by influential paleontologist George Gaylord Simpson

  SIMPSON, George Gaylord.

  The Principles of Classification and a Classification of Mammals.

  New York: Published by the Order of the Trustees, 1945.

  Rare first edition of Simpson's classic work on mammalian taxonomy. Quarto, original wrappers as issued. Signed by the paleontologist on the front panel. Ownership inscriptions. With a note of provenance laid in which reads, "If you go into taxonomy, this might be a nice classic to own. He autographed it for me when I drove him to Boston from a talk he gave in Conn. years ago. His accutron intrigued me, & I later got one (before Dr. Aft got his, even). My best, Doc." In very good condition. Exceedingly rare signed.

  Price: $2,000.00     Item Number: 129508

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