Histoire naturelle des lépidoptères exotiques
- Publisher : F. Savy
- Published In : Paris
- Illustrations : 1 hand-col half title, 82 plates (80 hand-col)
Description:
Third (last) edition. The first edition of this work appeared in 1835. Beautiful hand coloured plates by A. Pauquet, depicting 400 species of exotic butterflies. Appendix: 'De la chasse et de la préparation des papillons', with 2 uncoloured plates of collecting equipment.
[Nissen ZBI, 2581; Horn Schenkling, 13977]
Condition
Roy. 8vo (245x155mm), publisher's red morocco-backed cloth, gilt panelled spines, marbled endpapers, t.e.g., extremities rubbed/scuffed, minor wear to corners. Foxing/browning to text, occasional spotting to plates. Vg.