A History of British Butterflies.

MORRIS Rev. Francis Orpen.

Published by London: John C. Nimmo, 14 King William Street, Strand, 1895

About this Item

The eighth edition, 'newly revised, corrected, and enlarged.' Royal octavo (26.5 x 18cm). A scarce suvivor in the original 6 parts, as published at 2/6 per part. Pt. I, pp. viii,1-40; Pt. II, pp. 41-80; Pt. III, pp. 81-112; Pt. IV, pp. 113-144; Pt. V, pp. 145-184; Pt. VI, pp. 185-234,[2]. With 79 plates printed in colours by Benjamin Fawcett & finished by hand, plus 2 wood-engraved plates of equipment. The wrappers with some light chipping, the front cover to the first & last parts a little foxed, third part with clean 12cm. tear across front wrapper, no loss. Some very occasional & lighy internal foxing. Part IV carries the small pink contemporary label of 'R. Denham, Discount Bookseller, 15 Westboro' Scarboro.' Vg. [McLean Fawcett 15; Nissen ZBI 2892; Courtney Lewis 106; Freeman 2672].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A History of British Butterflies.
• Publisher: London: John C. Nimmo, 14 King William Street, Strand
• Publication Date: 1895