Contributions to the Knowledge of the Chemical Composition and Nutritive Value of American Food Fishes and Invertebrates

Pp. 431-499; 2 full page color charts, numerous other tables.  Later wine red cloth, lettered in gilt on the spine, 8vo.  Report of the Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries for 1883, no. 15 (document 98).  This work is written by a chemist so the text provides detailed information about the chemical and nutritive value of food fishes and many invertebrates.  No ownership marks and no signs of use.