Zoology - Africa Lankester, E. Ray On Okapia, a new Genus of Giraffidae, from Central Africa. With 3 plates, one coloured. London, 1902. 279-314 pp. 4°. Without binding. From: Transactions of the Zoological Society of London. Vol. XVI. Part VI.1. (see Nissen ZBI, 4788.) - Important first treatise by Sir Edwin Ray Lankester on the okapi, which was being researched for the first time at the time. He received the skin and two skulls, which were handed over to Henry Hamilton Johnston during a research trip. The latter had already ruled out the possibility that the remains were not a horse-like animal but a new species. After a thorough investigation, Lankester then introduced the new genus of okapia. - Bound sheet of leaves, probably removed from brochure. Slight handling marks. Margins browned and partly foxed. Partially waterstained. Overall in good condition with splendid plates. Zoology. - With 3 plates, one of which is coloured. Without binding. - From: Transactions of the Zoological Society of London. Vol. XVI. Part VI.1. (see Nissen ZBI, 4788.) - Important first treatise by Sir Edwin Ray Lankester on the okapi, which was studied for the first time at that time. He received the skin and two skulls, which were handed over to Henry Hamilton Johnston during a research trip. The latter had already ruled out the possibility that the remains were not a horse-like animal but a new species. After a thorough investigation, Lankester then introduced the new genus of okapia. - Bound sheet of leaves, probably removed from brochure. Slight handling marks. Margins browned and partly foxed. Partially waterstained. Overall well preserved with splendid plates. This lot is taxed. A surcharge of 24.95% will be added to the hammer price and 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) to the final invoice amount in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.