NATURAL HISTORY OF BRITISH BUTTERFLIES. A complete, original, descriptive account of the life-history of every species occurring in the British Islands, together with their habits, time of appearance, and localities. Vol. I-II.
Published by Hutchinson & Co, in London N.D. Preface dated 1914
SKU: 57986
£225.00
Two Volumes. Folio., dark blue clothbound hardbacks gilt; Vol I: [xiii] + 207pp; Vol II: 206pp, indexed + list of subscribers; 60 full-page plates in colour, and 4 in black and white over the two volumes. Bookplate of the Lord Fisher of Kilverstone (Admiral of the Fleet John Arbuthnot Fisher, known as 'Jacky/Jackie Fisher') to front pastedown of both volumes. Slight tanning to edges and wear to outer corners and spine ends, Vol I has occasional light foxing, rear board a little damp affected. A Good, bright set overall. No dust jackets.