"Systematic Catalogue of the Species of Vertebrata Found in the Beds of the Permian Epoch in North America. With Notes and Descriptions." In: Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, vol. XVI, New Series.

Philadelphia:: MacCalla, 1890., 1890. 4to. (Article) [285]-298 pp. 2 engraved plates, figs. (Whole vol.) 572 pp. Numerous engraved plates, numerous figs., charts, articles, dictionary of the Egyptian language. Later gilt stamped green cloth; mildly affected by silverfish, else fine. First edition. Important early catalogue of extinct vertebrates in America.. An early work in paleontology with attractive and detailed plates. This volume also contains 3 other articles by Cope: "On the Intercentrum of the Terrestrial Vertebrata." (with six cuts and a plate), (truncated) "Synopsis of the Vertebrate Fauna of the Puerco Series." (with 12 cuts and 2 plates), & "On the Shoulder-Girdle and Extremities of Eryops." (with a plate). Also included is the first publication of Edward Y. McCauley's "Dictionary of the Egyptian Language." (Inventory #: S7192)