British Water Beetles
- Publisher : Ray Society
- Published In : London
- Illustrations : 5 plates, 266 text figs, 67 maps
Description:
Original editions, including the scarce original issue of vol. 1 (bound in the typical Ray Society blue embossed cloth, gt.) of which only 450 copies were printed. This is much more difficult to obtain than volumes 2 and 3.
Condition
3 vols, 8vo, vols 1+2, orig. blue cloth, gt., vol. 1 spine slightly faded; Vol. 3, orig. black cloth, gt.; vols 2+3 in d/w's (both in protective sleeves; Vol 2 d/w partially torn along joint) (No d/w was issued for vol. 1); light tape marks to endpapers of vols 2+3, which also bear attractive engraved book-plates. Vol. 1 inscribed to 'C.E. Tottenham with best wishes from the Author, 29.iv.1940.'