Beautiful Butterflies the British Species; Nests and Eggs of Familiar British Birds and (Series 2) Nests and Eggs of Familiar British Birds

Adams, H G

Verlag: London, Groombridge And Sons 1856; London, Groombridge And Sons, 1855 And London, Groombridge And Sons, 1857

Beschreibung

Three books bound as one: Size 6.75 x 4.75 x 0.75 inches approx. Beautiful Butterflies the British Species described and illustrated with an Introductory chapter containing the History of a Butterfly through all its changes and transformations. A description of its structure in the larva, pupa, and imago state. And an explaination of the scientific terms used by naturalistsin references thereto with observations upon the poetical and other associations of the insect. With 8 coloured platesof butterflies containing 22 species. Xxvi, 6 pages. Followed by Nests and Eggs of Familiar British Birds Described and Illustrated with an account of the Haunts and Habits of the Feathered Architects, and their Times and Modes of Building, With 8 coloured plates of eggs containing 48 species. Xvi, 78 pages. Followed by (Second Series) Nests and Eggs of Familiar British Birds Described and Illustrated with an account of the Haunts and Habits of the Feathered Architects, and their Times and Modes of Building, With 8 coloured plates of eggs containing 38 species xiv, 67 pages The book in the second series gives additioinal species to those in the first book. Paper covered marble boards with leather spine and corners banded spine with gilt detail and title, some background wear and rubbing to the extreme edges, corners rubbed, an attractive book filled with information. Plain endpapers, handwritten inscription of a previous owner to reverse side of front endpaper, in a lavish hand 'Miss Frances Hart 29th May 1870.' Some light foxing to preliminaries but the condition of the contents is generally very good indeed. These books were written with children in mind and they are delightful, the illustrations are superb. Being bound in this way there are 24 coloured plates in all. A little treasure, perfect for anyone who loves birds and butterflies. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 15073

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Titel: Beautiful Butterflies the British Species; ...

Verlag: London, Groombridge And Sons 1856; London, Groombridge And Sons, 1855 And London, Groombridge And Sons, 1857

Einband: Hardcover