An Introduction to Entomology: or Elements of the Natural History of Insects: with plates. (4 Volumes--Complete)
by William Kirby, William Spence
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good+
- Seller
-
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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About This Item
Half green morocco over marbled boards with gilt rule; red morocco label and intricate gilt decoration to spine. Marbled edges and marbled endpapers. Printed by Richard Taylor, London. 30 hors texte plates throughout the four volumes, with the first two volume's plates being exquisitely hand-colored . Some image transfer to facing pages of plates. Wear to boards and some abrasions (see images). No previous owners' names or other markings. Pages are bright and clean. 5 1/2 x 8 3/4 inches.
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- Bookseller
- William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6516
- Title
- An Introduction to Entomology: or Elements of the Natural History of Insects: with plates. (4 Volumes--Complete)
- Author
- William Kirby, William Spence
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Fifth Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1828
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Science; Illustrated Literature; Entomology; Bindings; Antiquarian;
- Size
- 8vo
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 10 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed.
About the Seller
William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
Biblio member since 2008
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
About William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
We are a brick & mortar store located between I95 and the Florida Turnpike. We focus on the visual aspects of books and the book as artifact. We have large Art and Graphic Art sections including haute couture magazines but also carry Architecture, Ancient & Classical History, Performing Arts and Books on Books & Antiques. We have a large selection of Antiquarian Books, Antique maps & Antique prints. Hours by chance or appointment.
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- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Marbled boards
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...