The Genera Insectorum of Linnaeus exemplified by various Specimens of English Insects drawn from Nature (engraved title) - Les Genres des Insectes de Linné; constatés par divers Échantillons D'Insectes D'Angleterre, copiés d'apres Nature (printed t...
by BARBUT, J. (JAMES)
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Copenhagen, Denmark
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About This Item
1781. London, Jacques Dixwell, 1781. 4to. Fine contemp. full mottled calf. Richly gilt spine, titlelabel with gilt lettering. Gilt borders on covers. Engraved English title as frontispiece. (4),XVII,(2),371,(20) pp., 20 fine engraved and handcoloured plates and 2 large folded uncoloured engraved plates. English and French text in two columns. Fine and clean with protective tissue guards. On good paper. First edition. - Nissen ZBI, 220.
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- Bookseller
- Herman H. J. Lynge & Son (DK)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 52549
- Title
- The Genera Insectorum of Linnaeus exemplified by various Specimens of English Insects drawn from Nature (engraved title) - Les Genres des Insectes de Linné; constatés par divers Échantillons D'Insectes D'Angleterre, copiés d'apres Nature (printed t...
- Author
- BARBUT, J. (JAMES)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Date Published
- 1781
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About Herman H. J. Lynge & Son
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