Newman, Edward. An Illustrated Natural History of British Moths. With life-size figures from nature of each species, and of the more striking varieties. 1st. Ed. Pub. W. Tweedie. 1869
pp.viii, 486, with b/w. engraved illus. throughout. Large 8vo. Hardback. AEG. Signatures (dated and covering period 1869 to 1983) of previous owners to ffep. Small closed tear to bottom of title page, and small piece of margin missing from last page, o/w. contents fine. More recently rebound in half leather over marbled boards - all in fine condition.
The publication of this book has an interesting history. The work was released in parts then bound as owners saw fit. The first five parts were released by the publisher, Mr. Tweedie, without Edward Newman’s knowledge or consent. These ‘pirated’ parts are distinguishable since they are headed ‘Young England’. Some, but not all copies contain the parts from Tweedie’s first release and this copy contains ‘pirated’ parts No.5.
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