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OWEN, RICHARD III. On the Archeopteryx of von Meyer, with a description of the Fossil Remains of a Long-tailed species, from the Lithographic Stone of Solenhofen. FIRST EDITION, caption title, 33-47pp., 4 engraved plates, including 1 large folding, 33 -47pp., Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London, 1863 This paper describes a single, well-preserved fossil of an Archeopteryx, found in the Solenhofen limestone deposits of Germany. The Archaeopteryx fossil is particularly important because it possesses both bird-like (feathers) and reptile-like (long bony tail, teeth) characteristics. This combination of features made it a key piece of evidence in the debate about the evolution of birds from reptiles. Owen was the leading comparative anatomist and palaeontologist of his time, best known for coining the word dinosaur. While Owen acknowledged the unique nature of the fossil, he ultimately classified it as a bird, emphasizing its bird-like features. Owen was criticised for being too biased in his description of the specimen as a bird, rather than being well-balanced and objective. This stance was influenced by his anti-evolutionary views at the time. [with] OWEN, RICHARD VIII. Description of the Skeleton of the Great Auk, or Garfowl (Alca Impennis, L.) FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, caption title, inscribed by author above title (reads John Henry Geurney Esq. with the Authors best respects. , 317-335pp., two engraved folding plates, The Transactions of the Zoological Society of London, 5, January 1865 This work details the skeletal structure of the Great Auk, an extinct flightless bird. The work focuses on the osteology, or bone structure, of the Great Auk, providing a comprehensive description of its physical characteristics based on available remains. The Great Auk, once a common seabird in the North Atlantic, became extinct in the mid-19th century. Owen's work is a valuable resource for understanding its anatomy and contributes to our knowledge of this unique bird. [with] GURNEY, J.H. XXIV. Remarks on Aquila desmursii. 365- 366, 1 hand coloured engraved plate FIRST EDITION, caption title, 365-366pp, 1 hand coloured engraved plate, The Transactions of the Zoological Society of London, 4, 1862 Remarks provides observations on the Aquila desmursii, which is better known as Bonelli s eagle. John Henry Gurney (1819-1890), an amateur ornithologist, published a number of articles in The Zoologist on the birds of Norfolk. Gurney also collected birds of prey, publishing Part I. of his Descriptive Catalogue of this collection in 1864. It is to Gurney that the previous work was inscribed. [WITH] YARRELL, WILLIAM XVII. On the Habits and Structure of the Great Bustard (Otis tarda of Linnaeus). FIRST EDITION, caption title, 155-160pp, vertical fold lines, Transactions of the Linnean Society of London, 21, June 1853 William Yarrell (1784-1856) was a prolific writer and naturalist, admired by his contemporaries for his precise scientific work. His A History of British Birds became a standard reference work for British ornithologists. This paper details the Great Bustard s behaviour and physical characteristics, but it also provides an insight into the scientific study of birds in the 19th century. [WITH] GLIDDON, GEORGE R. Ancient Egypt. Her Monuments, Hieroglyphics, History and Archeology, and Other Subjects Connected With Hieroglyphical Literature. Paper cover, advertisement on verso, caption title, 66pp., text in two columns, text illustrations, London, . for full description please go to www.marshallrarebooks.com.
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