Illustrations of British Entomology: Or, A Synopsis of Indigenous Insects. Haustellata & Mandibulata. (10 volumes of 12)(1828-1835)
by James Francis Stephens; Charles Darwin (contributor)
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Ten (of 12) volumes: Haustellata volumes 1-4, Mandibulata 1-6, lacking volume 7 and supplement. First editions by Baldwin and Cradock, London. 1828-1835. Overall good condition. Complete with all plates and pages. Bindings are mixed. Seven volumes light tan full leather (goat?) with Yapp style bindings. Marbled endpapers and edges. Two half leather, marbled board bindings and one museum library rebind (~75 years old). The interiors are excellent except for vol. 6 Mandibulata which has water toning upper outer corner affecting last quarter of volume and final two plates. Haustellata volume 4 has museum library stamp on title page and plates are in a back pocket; has interesting old scientific marginalia. The value here is in the matching 7 volumes (Haustellata 1-3; Mandibulata 1-4). First appearance of Darwin's work in print. See Freeman pages 19-20. A note on the Yapp bindings: These are clearly 19th century bindings. I find no clues to identify the binder. The leather is limp. When I got this set all edges were curled but over time I have been able to flatten all the bottom edges and some of the front edges; so I believe all edges could be flattened to their original intention with some determination. Feel free to inquire in fact you probably should. Please see scans of the volumes you will receive. Shipping will be calculated at time of purchase. Buyer will pay actual shipping cost only.
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- Illustrations of British Entomology: Or, A Synopsis of Indigenous Insects. Haustellata & Mandibulata. (10 volumes of 12)(1828-1835)
- Author
- James Francis Stephens; Charles Darwin (contributor)
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Baldwin and Cradock
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1828
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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- Science; Art;
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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