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Paper, 'Observations on the structure and economy of whales' by John Hunter

Reference number: L&P/9/62

Date: 1787

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Contains eight plates, a letter and the main paper.

Subject: Zoology

Published in Philosophical Transactions, as 'Observations on the structure and oeconomy of whales. By John Hunter, Esq. F. R. S. communicated by Sir Joseph Banks, Bart. F. R. S;'

Read 28 June 1787

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L&P/9/62
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1787
Physical description
Ink on paper and eight plates
Page extent
152 pages
Format
Manuscript

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John Hunter

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John Hunter, Paper, 'Observations on the structure and economy of whales' by John Hunter, 1787, L&P/9/62, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/l-and-p_9_62/paper-observations-on-the-structure-and-economy-of-whales-by-john-hunter, accessed on 19 January 2025

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