Newman, Edward. An Illustrated Natural History of British Butterflies and Moths. Pub. William Glaisher. [1871]
pp.xvi, 486 with b/w. engraved illus within text. Large 8vo. Hardback. TEG. Armorial bookplate of Halkett family. Contents nr. fine. Original green, bevel-edged boards with gilt butterfly motifs to cover and spine, showing some sunning in places, in vg. plus condition.
Originally published in 1869 it was followed by this, the illustrated version in 1871. Profusely illustrated with over 700 drawings of British butterflies and moths.
£100.00 [Ref: 58376]