Zoology Burmeister, Hermann Explanatory notes on the fauna of Brazil containing illustrations and detailed descriptions of new or insufficiently known animal species. With 32 lithographed plates, some mounted. Berlin, Reimer, 1856. VIII, 115 pp. Folio (ca. 45 x 32.5 cm). HLdr. with R-title (somewhat rubbed). Includes: Ders. Systematische Uebersicht der Thiere Brasiliens, welche während einer Reise durch die Provinzen von Rio de Janeiro und Minas geraës gesammelt oder beobachtet wurden. 3 vols. Berlin, Georg Reimer, 1854-1856. X, 341 p. X, 526 p., 1 vol. XIV, 466 PP. Mod. HLdr. in the style of the period with gilt stamped ribbed label. First edition. - Very rare coloured copy. - Cf. Nissen ZBI 761 - Bosch 480 - The plates show among others: rats, wolves and jackals (Canis), foxes, frogs, each with Latin names, as well as various animal skulls, bones and skeletons. Animal skulls, bones and skeletons. - The text volumes contain: T. 1: Mammals. - T. 2 and 3: Birds. - Slightly browned due to paper, some minor foxing. Zoology. - America. - First edition. With 32 partly mounted lithographed plates. Half leather with spine title. - Very rare coloured copy. - The plates show, among others: rats, wolves and jackals (Canis), foxes, frogs, each with Latin names, as well as various animal skulls, bones and skeletons. - Slightly browned due to paper, partially slightly foxed. - Includes: System. Overview of the animals of Brazil. 3 vol. 1854-56. Mod. half leather in the style of the period with gilt stamped spine label. This lot is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 24.95% buyer's premium and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) 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.