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What kind of items did Gray publish several catalogues about?

Ancient artifacts
Museum collections
Rare books
Historic weapons

Answer

Museum collections, specifically birds, insects and other zoological specimens formed the core of the numerous catalogues that Gray published during his tenure as keeper of the zoological department at the British Museum. These catalogues, meticulously documenting and describing various taxonomic groups, served as valuable resources for researchers and naturalists, facilitating the study and understanding of the vast array of zoological specimens housed in the museum's collection.