Subject: Zoology

This is the first American edition of Samuel Bochart's *Sacred Zoology*, originally published in Latin and later translated into English. The book, published by J. Martin, features outstanding illustrations and explores the natural history of animals mentioned in the Bible. This copy is annotated by Jacob Hart of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, who signed it as the owner.

This trade card, one of a set of 52, features a hand-colored illustration of an opossum. The back of the card advertises Schranz & Bieber Co. at 149 5th Avenue in New York City, New York. The company is identified as the distributor of the animal trade cards.