Author: Broom, Robert
Title: The Origin of the Human Skeleton: An Introduction to Human Osteology.
Description: London: H.F. and G. Witherby, 1930. First Edition. Pp. 164, (1, ad); 46 text-figures, 1 folding family tree chart. Publisher's original dark blue cloth, lettered in gilt on the spine and with gilt amphibian on the front cover, 8vo. Although entitled ""The Evolution of the Human Skeleton,"" this volume is really a paleontological treatise on the evolution of the vertebrates with particularly large section on the mammal-like reptiles of the Karoo in South Africa, one of the author's main areas of study. The author also covers the origin of the mammalian skull and skeleton. No ownership marks and no signs of use. A bright and clean copy in fine condition..

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