Rare antique 1859 volume from the Dutch journal of the Royal Academy of Sciences, illustrated with 2 color plates of skulls, 3 black and white anatomical plates, and 2 black and white conchology plates. Each contribution has its own title page with no main title page ever bound in.  The book is an old ex-institutional library copy in overall good condition with bookplate to front paste down, typical library stamps & markings and other minor signs of wear and age. The book measures approximately 11 inches by 9 1/4 inches.  Please look at all of the photos to further note the condition.