Zoology - Ornithology Sclater and W. H. Hudson, P. L. Argentine Ornithology. A descriptive catalogue of the birds of the Argentine Republic. 2 volumes. With 20 coloured lithographs by John Gerrard Keulemans and further illustrations. London, R. H. Porter, 1888-1889. XXIVIII. 208 pp. XVIII. 251 pp. 4°. Clothback, the outer wrappers laminated on spine and covers (rubbed and bumped). Copy no. 106 of 200, hand-numbered by Sclater and signed by both authors. - Zimmer Catalogue E. A. Ayer, 562 - Nissen IVB, 843 - Lithographs signed in the stone by John Gerrard Keulemans. - The first volume of the series deals with the 229 known species of songbirds of the Argentine Republic. With the publication of the second volume in the following year, the remaining 434 Argentinian bird species known at that time were covered. Both volumes contain notes by W. H. Hudson on the behaviour of the various species and are accompanied by a total of 20 colourful lithographs. - Philip Lutley Sclater was a British zoologist and founder of the Journal of the British Ornithologists' Union. He identified six distinct zoological regions and was the first to formulate a theory on the biogeographical dividing line between Australia and Asia, which later became known as the Wallace Line. - Slightly foxed, overall in good condition. Zoology - Ornithology - 2 vols. With 20 lithographic plates and further illustrations. Contemp. canvas, spine restored (rubbed and bumped). - Copy no. 106 of 200, hand-numbered by Sclater and signed by both authors. - Lithographs signed in the stone by John Gerrard Keulemans. - The first volume of the series deals with the 229 known species of songbirds of the Argentine Republic. With the publication of the second volume in the following year, the remaining 434 Argentinian bird species known at that time were covered. Both volumes contain notes by W. H. Hudson on the behaviour of the various species and are accompanied by a total of 20 colourful lithographs. - Philip Lutley Sclater was a British zoologist and founder of the Journal of the British Ornithologists' Union. He identified six distinct zoological regions and was the first to formulate a theory on the biogeographical dividing line between Australia and Asia, which later became known as the Wallace Line. - Slight foxing, overall in good condition. This lot is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 24.95% buyer's premium and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) 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.