The Naturalists Library. Entomology. Vol. IV. British Moths, Sphinxs, &c
by Jardine, Sir William/Duncan, James
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- Spine and perimetre faded,boards spotted, else very good. Plates clean.
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1836.. Spine and perimetre faded,boards spotted, else very good. Plates clean. . 12mo, . Edinburgh, London and Dublin: W.H. Lizars and Stirling and Kenney, et al, cloth Wood p. 405 Sir William Jardine was a 19th Century Scottish naturalist. Originally studying medicine in Edinburgh and Paris, he was captivated by the natural sciences. He founded the Magazine of Zoology and Botany in 1837. He collaborated with other authors in the Naturalists Library such as Duncan. This volume deals with moths and caterpillars. Beautifully illustrated and delicately coloured. Entomology, Hand coloured plates, insects, moths, caterpillars
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- Title
- The Naturalists Library. Entomology. Vol. IV. British Moths, Sphinxs, &c
- Author
- Jardine, Sir William/Duncan, James
- Book Condition
- Used - Spine and perimetre faded,boards spotted, else very good. Plates clean.
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- Hardcover
- Date Published
- 1836.
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