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Illustrations produced for the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, volume 129

Reference number: PT/74/6

Date: 1839

Description

Plates by Martin Barry intended for publication in his paper titled 'Researches in embryology. Second series'. The paper was published in volume 129 of Philosophical Transactions.

The plates have been removed from their associated manuscripts. Published plates were engraved by the Basire family.

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PT/74/6
Earliest possible date
1839
Physical description
Drawings on board
Page extent
Five illustrations
Format
Drawing

Creator name

Martin Barry

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Martin Barry, Illustrations produced for the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, volume 129, 1839, PT/74/6, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/pt_74_6/illustrations-produced-for-the-philosophical-transactions-of-the-royal-society-volume-129, accessed on 20 January 2026

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