Zoology Kner, Rudolf, Franz Steindachner, Johann Zelebor a. August von Pelzen Voyage of the Austrian frigate Novara around the world. In the years 1857, 1858, 1859. zoological part. Vol. I. (Vertebrates) (without fish part) With 17 lithographic plates, some coloured. Vienna, from the Imperial and Royal Court and State Printing Office, 1869. 1 leaf, 42 pp., IV, 176 pp., 98 pp., 70 pp. 4°. Later hldr. with gilt stamped title (slightly bumped). Nissen ZBI, 4750.8 - The Novara expedition was the first and only Austrian naval circumnavigation of the world with a scientific background. The voyage reports published in various languages increased the popularity of the Novara expedition immensely. The Novara expedition was particularly important in terms of research results. Initial investigations, particularly on Saint Paul Island (French Southern and Antarctic Territories), the Nicobar Islands and New Zealand, laid the foundations for future geological research. Oceanographic research, particularly in the southern Pacific, revolutionised oceanography and hydrography. The collections of botanical, zoological (26,000 specimens) and ethnological material brought back enriched the Austrian museums. - Part 5: Fish missing. - Foxing. Overall a well-preserved copy with colourful plates. With 17 lithographic plates, some coloured. Later half leather with gilt stamped title (slightly bumped). - The Novara expedition was the first and only Austrian naval circumnavigation of the world with a scientific background. The travel reports published in various languages increased the popularity of the Novara expedition immensely. The Novara expedition was particularly important in terms of research results. Initial investigations, particularly on Saint Paul Island (French Southern and Antarctic Territories), the Nicobar Islands and New Zealand, laid the foundations for future geological research. Oceanographic research, particularly in the southern Pacific, revolutionised oceanography and hydrography. The collections of botanical, zoological (26,000 specimens) and ethnological material brought back enriched the Austrian museums. - Part 5: Fish missing. - Foxing. Overall well-preserved copy with colourful plates. 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.