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The Gypsy Moth, Porthetria dispar, A report of the work of destroying the insect in the commonwealth of Massachusetts, together with an account of its history and habits both in Massachusetts and Europe
by Forbush, E.H.; Fernald, C.H
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Minus/No Jacket
- Seller
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Olympia, Washington, United States
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About This Item
Boston: Wright & Potter, 1896. Book. Very Good Minus. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. black cloth with blindstamped decoration to covers, with weakened gilt spine title. light corner wear, light cover rubs, front hinge slightly weakened but not started, rear hinge strong. xii, 495pp + 100pp appendix/index, 3 color plates, 63 b&w plates..
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- Bookseller
- Milliway's Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- W2.103
- Title
- The Gypsy Moth, Porthetria dispar, A report of the work of destroying the insect in the commonwealth of Massachusetts, together with an account of its history and habits both in Massachusetts and Europe
- Author
- Forbush, E.H.; Fernald, C.H
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Minus
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Wright & Potter
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1896
- Keywords
- Entomology Agriculture Silviculture Orchards Forests Lepidoptera Pest Control
- Bookseller catalogs
- Technical; Antiquarian; Zoology;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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Olympia, Washington
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