An Introduction to Entomology or Elements, of the Natural History of Insects, comprising an account of Noxious and Useful Insects, of their metamorphoses, Food, Stratagems, Habitations, Societies, Motions, Noises, Hybernation, Instinct;

Kirby, W. & Spence, W.

Published by Longmans, Green & Co., London, Longmans, Green & Co., People's Edition (Fourteenth Thousand), 1870., 1870

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HARDBACK full-calf prize binding with raised bands gilt lettering and ornament on spine gilt rules and ornament on front cover gilt ornamental design to cover edges blind-embossed ornate rules to inside edge of covers marbled end-papers pages: xxviii 607 all edges marbled 120mm x 184mm (4.75 x 7.25") 'prize copy' with inscription to winner on front free end-paper covers lightly marked some light spotting to end papers and preliminaries three leaves have been pressed between pages otherwise very fine.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Entomology or Elements, of the Natural History of Insects, comprising an account of Noxious and Useful Insects, of their metamorphoses, Food, Stratagems, Habitations, Societies, Motions, Noises, Hybernation, Instinct
• Publisher: Longmans, Green & Co., London, Longmans, Green & Co., People's Edition (Fourteenth Thousand), 1870.
• Publication Date: 1870
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Natural History
  • zoology