The Entomologist's Useful Compendium; or An Introduction to the Knowledge of British Insects

Description:

Comprising the best Means of obtaining and preserving them, and a Description of the Apparatus generally used; together with the Genera of Linné, and the Modern Method of arranaging the Classes, Crustacea, Myriapoda, Spiders, Mites and Insects, from their Affinities and Structure, according to the views of Dr. Leach. Also an Explanation of the Terms used in Entomology; a Calendar of the Times of Appearance and usual Situations of near 3,000 Species of British Insects; with Instructions for collecting and fitting up Objects for the Microscope. First edition, scarce. As is sometimes found, this copy includes 2 sets of the plates, one set hand-coloured, the other uncoloured.

Freeman 3293; Horn Schenkling 18819.

Condition

8vo, sympathetically rebound in antique style half calf, marbled boards, raised bands and gilt rules to spine, leather title label; edges untrimmed. Occasional light foxing or browning; some offsetting from plates. Very good. A pleasing copy.