Salmon, M.A. (et.al). The Aurelian Legacy. British Butterflies and their Collectors. 1st. Ed. Pub. Harley Books. 2000
pp.432 with colour plates, b/w. photos and figs. 4to. Fine hardback in thor. vg. dw.
Fascinating and very useful. Includes a history of British butterfly collecting and profiles 101 collectors from Thomas Moffet (1553-1604) to John Heath (1922-87) with a survey of the more interesting species they collected. Lists all British and Irish butterflies, with past and present common names.
£9.50 [Ref: 68374]