La Geographie Zoologique.
Paris: Bailliere et Fils, 1890. Hardcover. With a chapter on Arctic and Antarctic fauna pp 21 - 52, entitled 'La Region Arctique et la Region Antarctique'. A chapter at p 116, 'La Region Neotropicale et la Region Australienne', with the section at p 130 pertaining to Australia, with woodcut illustrations of kangourou (sic), platypus, barramundi and horned lizard. Also with illustrations for New Zealand of kiwi, parrots and lizards. With a section on birds and insects, and a two page map entitled 'Dispersion des Animaux Marins Par les Courants'. From the "Bibliotheque Scientifique Contemporain" series; in French. Sml 8vo, 338pp, b&w ills throughout, index, marbled end papers. Half leather & marbled boards, gilt title, raised bands, owner bookplate, slt. rubbed o/w vgc. Item #14255
Price: $175.00