78- [TAXIDERMIE] - LECOQ (Henri), BOISDUVAL (Jean-Alphonse). Taxidermy, taught in ten lessons, or the Art of stuffing birds, quadrupeds, reptiles and fish; with instructions on how to collect and prepare shells, butterflies and other insects; the means of raising caterpillars, silkworms, and preserving all the productions of the animal kingdom. A useful work for anyone interested in natural history. Paris, Terry, Audin, 1826, in-12, with 4 folding plates hors texte, half blond basane, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets, title page, vellum corners, yellow edges (period binding). Spine rubbed. Unique edition, uncommon. Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Dechauffour de Boisduval (1799-1879) was a physician with a passion for his Lepidoptera collection, which was acquired after his death by Charles Oberthür (1845-1924).