British Butterflies and their transformations [with] British Moths and their transformations.

Arranged and illustrated in a series of plates by H.N. Humphreys Esq. with characters and descriptions by J.O. Westwood Esq., F.L.S. British Butterflies volume dated 1849, with hand coloured and decorative half-title and 42 hand coloured plates, pp.xii + 137 + index. British Moths in two volumes dated 1851 with 124 hand coloured plates, pp.xiv + 258 and pp.xix + 268. Both early editions, uniformly bound in contemporary burgundy half morocco with dark green cloth, raised bands, gilt, marbled endpapers.The Plates in all volumes are free from foxing, there are just minor marks to some of the endpapers not affecting the text. The bindings are in very good condition with only minimal wear. A very good set. Additional shipping will apply because of the weight. 4to.