Insectorum sive Minimorum Animalium Theatrum. The Butterflies and Moths

Description:

First edition. Thomas Moffet's (or Moufet's) Insectorum Theatrum, or the Theatre of Insects (1634), was the first book on insects published in Britain. This book is the result of a study of the original manuscript and provides a translation and facsimile of the section on butterflies and moths, together with detailed identification of the species. Limited edition of 500 copies of which this is number 12.

Condition

Vg in d/w (in removable protective sleeve; some spotting to spine). Original printed flyer enclosed. Signed by the author.