Zoology - Herpetology Duméril and M. Boucourt, M. A. 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, 1st part). With 72 plates, some coloured. Paris, Imprimerie Impériale, 1870-1909. 3 vols. 1-732 pp. (733-1012 pp. missing). Folio. Red cloth with gilt stamped title (rubbed, cloth minimally stained). Very rare. - Nissen ZBI, 4694 - "This is one of the most difficult herpetology books to obtain in its complete form." (Adler) - 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 72 plates, some coloured. 3 vols. Red cloth with gilt stamped title and red hardcover with gilt stamped title in card slipcase (rubbed, canvas minimally spotty,, hinge of the half leather cracked, rubbed and stained). - Very rare. - "This is one of the most difficult herpetology books to obtain in its complete form." (Adler) - 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 installments 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.