Monograph of British Braconidae. Pt I-IV, VI-VIII

Description:

Rare monograph on the British species of this family of parasitic wasps. 7 of 8 parts (lacking Pt V). From Transactions of the Entomological Society, London. Chromolithographic plates by the author and others. Thomas Ansell Marshall (1827-1903), studied Classics at Oxford University. Later he took holy orders, holding a number of livings, including a period in Antigua in the West Indies. Although interested in all aspects of entomology, he had a special interest in parasitic Hymenoptera.

Condition

7 (of 8) parts, 8vo, extracted from bound volumes, spines taped.