A Treatise on Insects injurious to Gardeners, Foresters, & Farmers. Translated from the German, and illustrated by engravings, by J. and M. Loudon
by KOLLAR, Vincent
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William Smith, 1840. Hard Cover. Very Good. KOLLAR, Vincent. A Treatise on Insects injurious to Gardeners, Foresters, & Farmers. Translated from the German, and illustrated by engravings, by J. and M. Loudon. With notes by J.O. Westwood, Esq. First English edition. xvi, 377, [1]p., half-title., numerous text woodcuts. A very good copy in original blind stamped and gilt lettered cloth, slight wear to the head and tail of the spine. Armorial book-plate of T.W. Edwards, Landaff House, and early name stamp of A. Rawson, Bromley Common at the head of the title-page. 8vo. William Smith. 1840. ~ Translated and illustrated by Jane and Mary Loudon, who dedicate the book to A.B. Lambert, Esq. The title-page however announces them with gender neutral initials only. "It has been suggested that this work paved the way for Eleanor Ormerod (1828-1901), a leading entomologist and an acknowledged member in the scientific establishment of the later 19th century." ref: Dewis, Sarah. The Loudons and the Gardening Press, 2016.
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- Ken Spelman Books Ltd (GB)
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- A Treatise on Insects injurious to Gardeners, Foresters, & Farmers. Translated from the German, and illustrated by engravings, by J. and M. Loudon
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- KOLLAR, Vincent
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- Hard Cover
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- Used - Very Good
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- William Smith
- Date Published
- 1840
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