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1876 A History of British Butterflies
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Description
Colour Plates, Illustrated, Leather Binding
The fourth edition of this study of the butterflies of Great Britain by parson-naturalist, ornithologist and entomologist Francis Orpen Morris, first published in 1853.
Illustrated with seventy-two hand coloured plates of butterflies, and two monochrome plates.
Collated, complete.
Morris offers a wonderful technical exploration of the many different species and breeds, looking into their nature and lives.
With the illustrated bookplate of Philip Edmondson to the front pastedown.
A beautifully illustrated study.
Condition
In a full morocco binding. Rubbing to joints, back strip head and tail, and a touch of rubbing to raised bands. Hinges strained, with boards firmly held. Bookplate to front pastedowns. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with instances of light spotting to page perimeters.
Very Good
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