Zoology - Herpetology - America Prince of Wied-Neuwied, Maximilian Catalogue of reptiles observed on a journey in northern America. With 7 coloured copper plates, 4 of them folded. Dresden, Blochmann, 1865. VIII, 141 p., 1 sheet. 4°. Modern hardback with gilt stamped title. Book block untrimmed on two sides. Nissen, ZBI 4400 - The last scientific work of Prince zu Wied, the photographs were taken while travelling through North America (1832-34). In this work he deals with various reptiles, from lizards to turtles and snakes. The magnificent plates were mostly engraved by E. Lange after drawings by C. Bodmer and depict various turtles and the Ohio newt. - Slight foxing, margins browned. Pencil annotations. Overall a very well-preserved copy with colourful copper plates. Zoology - Herpetology. - With 7 coloured copper plates, 4 of which are folded. Modern half leather with gilt stamped title. Book block untrimmed on two sides. - The last scientific work of Prince zu Wied, the photographs were taken on his journey through North America (1832-34). In this work he deals with various reptiles, from lizards to turtles and snakes. The magnificent plates were mostly engraved by E. Lange after drawings by C. Bodmer and depict various turtles and the Ohio newt. - Slight foxing, margins browned. Markings in pencil. Overall a very well-preserved copy with colourful copper 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.