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68 2834 Zoology Horsfield T 68 2834 Zoology Horsfield T 68 2834 Zoology Horsfield T 68 2834 Zoology Horsfield T 68 2834 Zoology Horsfield T 68 2834 Zoology Horsfield T 68/2834 [Zoology]. Horsfield, T. Zoological researches in Java, and the Neighbouring Islands. London, Kingsbury, Parbury & Allen, 1824, no pagination, 62 (of which 56 handcol. by A. PELLETIER or W. DANIELL) engr./ lithogr. plates (of 72) by W. TAYLOR or C. HULLMANDEL, later hcalf, 4to. - Lacks 10 plates; owner's stamp on first free enpaper/ (browned) title-p.; lvs. occas. sl. foxed/ yellowed; a few (closed) tears; leaf on Brachypteryx Montana misbound; bookblock loose. Covers sl. rubbed; spine-ends/ corners worn. = Nissen, IVB 453; Nissen, ZBI 2002; Rouffaer/ Muller p.743; Anker 212: "The material was collected chiefly in Java in 1811-1817, during which period the island was under British rule. (...) Several genera and species are designated as new." Rare first description of Javanese zoology. Contains attractive handcol. plates of birds and mammals. SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE LXXXVIII.