"ROLOFF, CHRISTIAN LUDVIG. - THE NORTH AMERICAN RACCOON DESCRIBED.
Reference : 42712
(1758)
(Berlin, Haude et Spener, 1758). 4to. No wrappers, as issued in ""Memoires de Academie Royale des Sciences et Belles-Lettres"", Annee 1756, tome XI, pp. 149-162 a. 3 folded engraved plates.
First printing of an early description of the North American Raccoon, Ursus Lotor, Washer Bear (Linné 10th ed.), with 3 fine engraved plates.