The Larvae of the British Lepidoptera and their Food Plants
- Publisher : L. Reeve
- Published In : London
- Illustrations : 40 fine chromolitho plates
Description:
With attractive chromolithographed plates with life-sized figures of caterpillars on their foodplants, drawn and coloured from nature by Eleanora Wilson. Originally published in five parts 1877-1880. Both the title page issued with Pt I (1877), and that issued on completion of the work (1880) are bound in.
Freeman 4048; Nissen ZBI 4422.
Condition
Roy. 8vo, cont. half morocco, corners slightly worn, limited minor damage to leather, raised bands to spine, gilt titles to compartments, marbled boards and endpapers. Original printed part wrappers bound in at rear. Occasional light foxing. Ownership signatures of J. Hope and W.H. Blaber. Vg.