Zoology - Herpetology Krefft, Gerhard The Snakes of Australia. An Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue of all the known Species. With 12 lithographic plates, 1 coloured. Sydney, Thomas Richards, 1869. XXV, 100 p. 4°. Restored OHLdr. using the O-spine and O-covers with gilt stamped R-title and cover vignette of the General Assembly New Zealand Library (rubbed and bumped). First and only edition. - Adler 1, p. 51, pl. 71, 2, p. 53 & 98, 3 p. 113 & 139 - Crane Library AC43. - Nissen ZBI, 2302 - With bookplate of the General Assemply New Zealand Library. - The first work by Johann Gerhard Louis (1830-1881) on Australian zoology, the second publication from 1871 dealt with the mammals of Australia. The Brunswick-born zoologist, palaeontologist and natural scientist was curator of the Australian Museum in Sydney and is regarded as one of Australia's most famous naturalists. He was in contact with his contemporary Charles Darwin and a keen advocate of his theory of evolution. - The twelve splendid lithographs by Helena Forde and Harriet Scott show the various snakes of the Australian continent. - Margins browned, title page minimally stained, some minimal foxing. Overall a very well-preserved and clean copy of Krefft's work on Australian herpetology. Zoology. - Herpetology. - With 12 lithographic plates, 1 of which is coloured. Restored original half leather using the original spine and covers with gilt stamped spine title and cover vignette of the General Assembly New Zealand Library (rubbed and bumped). - First and only edition. - With exlibris of the General Assemply New Zealand Library. - The first work by Johann Gerhard Louis (1830-1881) on Australian zoology, the second publication from 1871 dealt with the mammals of Australia. The Brunswick-born zoologist, palaeontologist and natural scientist was curator of the Australian Museum in Sydney and is considered one of Australia's most famous naturalists. He was in contact with his contemporary Charles Darwin and a keen advocate of his theory of evolution. - The twelve magnificent lithographs by Helena Forde and Harriet Scott show the various snakes of the Australian continent. - Margins browned, title page minimally stained, some minimal foxing. Overall a very well-preserved and clean copy of Krefft's work on Australian herpetology. This lot is taxed. There is a 24.95% surcharge on the hammer price and 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) on 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.