The Natural History of British Moths, Sphinxes, &c [The Naturalist's Library. Entomology IV]
- Series : Jardine's Naturalist's Library
- Publisher : W.H. Lizars
- Published In : Edinburgh
- Illustrations : 29 (of 30) hand-col plates, engraved portrait of M.S. Merian, additional hand-col title
Description:
First edition. Lacks plate XIV (Orange Swift and Goat Moth).
Condition
Small 8vo, orig. full leather, blind-stamped decorative border to both covers, gilt decoration and title to spine, all edges gilt. A little rubbed and worn to corners and spine. Occasional light foxing and ofsetting from a few plates. Lacks front endpaper and half-title and one plate. Another plate loose with short marginal tear.
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