The Butterflies of Costa Rica. Vol. 1+2
- Publisher : Princeton University Press
- Illustrations : 75 col plates, col + b/w figs
Description:
Vol. 1: Papilionidae, Pieridae, Nymphalidae (Hardback); Vol. 2: Riodinidae (Paperback).
Condition
2 vols: Vol. 1 (Hardback edition): Vg in d/w; Vol. 2 (Paperback edition): Vg. Both copies from the library of Bernard d'Abrera, and both inscribed to him from the author, 'in appreciation of all your help, inspiration, and friendship …' and 'with respect, friendship and admiration.' Blind stamp of Hill House (Bernard d'Abrera's publishing company) to endpaper of Vol. 1. Occasional marginal mark or note in d'Abrera's hand to Vol., 1. Vol. 2 with highlighting by d'Abrera to text where the author acknowledges him: 'For generous help, encouragement, and for originally teaching me photographic techniques for setting up the color plates, I thank the inimitable B. D'Abrera'. One correction by d'Abrera to a reference to one of his own work.