Zoology - Herpetology Brocchi, G. B. Études sur les Reptiles et les Batraciens. (= Mission Scientifique au Mexique et dans l'Amerique Centrale (...). Recherches Zoologiques pour servir a l'Histoire de la Daune de l'Amerique Centrale et du Mexique. Vol. 3, part 2). With 24 plates, 19 of them coloured. Paris, Imprimerie Impériale, 1870-1909. 1 p., 122 p., 25 fols. Folio. Red hardcover with gilt stamped title in cardboard slipcase (hinge cracked, rubbed and stained). Very rare. - No other copy currently available in international trade. - Nissen ZBI, 4694 - Crane Library AC49. - The works of the Mission Scientifique are divided into 13 sections, of which the Recherches Zoologiques make up the third section. The volumes in the Recherches Zoologiques were published in several instalments over a period of 46 years. The third volume, which is often attributed to several authors in research, deals with the reptiles and amphibians of Mexico and Central America. The plates are composed of lithographs and engravings and show a wide variety of species in detail. - Margins browned. Slight foxing. Overall very well-preserved copies of the rare third volume of the series. Splendid plates in strong colouring. Zoology. - Herpetology. - With 24 plates, 19 of which are coloured. Red half leather with gilt stamped title in slipcase (hinge cracked, rubbed and stained). - Very rare. - No other copy currently available to us in international trade. - The works of the Mission Scientifique are divided into 13 sections, of which the Recherches Zoologiques make up the third section. The volumes in the Recherches Zoologiques were published in several instalments over a period of 46 years. The third volume, which is often attributed to several authors in research, deals with the reptiles and amphibians of Mexico and Central America. The plates are composed of lithographs and engravings and show a wide variety of species in detail. - Margins browned. Slight foxing. Overall very well-preserved copies of the rare third volume of the series. Splendid plates in strong colouring. This lot is taxed. A premium 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.