Heath, J., Maitland Emmet, A., & Langmaid, J.R. (Eds.) The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland. Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4 (i), 4 (ii), 5 (1), 5 (2), 7 (i), 7 (ii), 9 & 10. 1st. Ed. Pub. Blackwell, Curwen & Harley / Brill. 1976-2014
Eleven volumes with colour illus. & photos., line drawings and dist. maps. 4to. Nr. fine / fine hardbacks in nr. fine / fine dws. Vols 5 (1) and 5 (2) in fine (as new) condition. Comes with Publisher’s laminated ‘Life History Chart : Key to Symbols’. Also comes with a copy of the 6-page series Prospectus and a large amount of correspondence from Harley Books to the sets previous owner, Cmdr. H.M. Darlow, covering the period 1985 to 2002. Lastly, a copy of Harley Books Publications for 1985 and a copy of their Catalogue for 1989-90 are loosely inserted. A unique run.
The correspondence comprises original invoices and updates on the progress of the series. Publication of the series was complex and these updates provide an insight into the problems faced, solutions and changes made along the way.
£650.00 [Ref: 61432]