NEWMAN, Edward. The Insect Hunters, and Other Poems. Second edition. xvi, 108pp., half-title. A very good clean copy bound in original, possibly remainder issue, dark blue cloth. Gilt lettered on the spine, and with gilt insect on the upper board. 8vo. London: John Van Voorst. [1861]. ~ Throughout his life Newman devoted his leisure to scientific study, and became intimate with some of the leading London naturalists. In 1826 he was one of the four founders of the Entomological Club, and became editor of the journal which was started in 1832, contributing fifteen out of the sixty-three articles in the first volume, besides notices of books. ?The Insect Hunters. Or Entomology in Verse? was first published in 1857.

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The Insect Hunters, and Other Poems

Publisher

John Van Voorst

Publication Date

1861

Language

English

Binding

Hardcover

Condition

Very Good

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Natural History

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