Janson, E.W. British Beetles. Transferred from Curtis’ British Entomology. 1st. Ed. Pub. Bell and Daldy, London. 1863
pp.[ii], 58, [ii] plus 29 fine hand coloured plates illustrating 259 beetles. 4to. Hardback. Early twentieth century, printed, ownership label. Stitching a little stretched where text ends and plates begin. Very minor amount of spotting indeed, o/w. contents exceptionally clean and fine. Handsome, original quarter morocco over cloth boards with gilt lettering and decoration, lightly rubbed o/w. fine. A very pleasing copy in original condition.
The hand coloured illustrations are quite superb and a joy to behold.
£575.00 [Ref: 66041]