[Brazil] Wells, James W. Exploring and travelling three thousand miles through Brazil from Rio de Janeiro to Maranhao. Sampson Low, London, 1886. 2 volumes. First edition, 8vo. xix, 411; xii, 386 pp [32 p. ads], frontispieces, 5 maps (2 folding). Original green pictorial cloth, gilt. PRESENTATION COPY TO HENRY WALTER BATES. Inscribed on half title to the famous English naturalist and explorer, known for his work "The Naturalist on the River Amazons, Inscription reads "To H.W. Bates, ESQre. F.R.S., F.L.S., / An esteemed friend and the father of all contemporary pioneers of one of the grandest countries of Mother Earth - the Author offers his story of (half title) as a token of appreciation of many kindnesses received and in memory of the sunny days and rough times of 'Auld Land Syne'.Borba de Morae 938 (ref. only the 1887 2nd ed.); Palau 374646.Condition: Minor rubbing, slight fading to spine gilt. Occasional spotting. Tear along fold on foldout map of Brazil in Vol. I.Provenance: From the Library of the Godfather of Biodiversity, Dr. Thomas E. Lovejoy.