Zoology - Ornithology Sclater and W. H. Hudson, P. L. Argentine Ornithology. A descriptive catalogue of the birds of the Argentine Republic. 2 vols. with 20 coloured lithographs by John Gerrard Keulemans and further illustrations. London, R. H. Porter, 1888-1889. XXIVIII. 208 p. XVIII. 251 p. 4°. Red hardback with gilt stamped label and blind-stamped spine. Book block uncut on two sides, partly uncut (slightly rubbed). Rare. - 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. - Margins browned. Overall very well-preserved copies with colourful hand-coloured lithographs. Zoology. - Ornithology. - 2 vols. With 20 coloured lithographs by John Gerrard Keulemans and further illustrations. Red leather with gold-embossed spine label and blind embossing on spine. Book block untrimmed on two sides, partly uncut. (Slightly rubbed.) - Rare. - Lithographs by John Gerrard Keulemans signed in stone. - The first volume of the series deals with the 229 species of songbirds of the Argentine Republic known to date. With the publication of the second volume in the following year, the remaining 434 Argentine bird species known at that time were dealt with. 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. - Browned edges. Overall very well preserved specimens with colourful hand-coloured lithographs. 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.