Aurelian, First Edition (61 results)

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine (in mylar). Photographs (illustrator). 1st Printing. Immaculate and tight, gift quality copy in unclipped dust jacket! 432pp., including bibliography and index. The order Lepidoptera. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Hardcover.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. 1st Thus. Clean and pristine, with no markings, inscriptions or signs of use. Fast shipping, with tracking number provided. ; The Aurelian Guard (1) ; 8.4 X 5.5 X 1.0 inches; 318 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Fine. Large quarto in color-illus DJ; 432 p.: ill. (some col.); 29 cm; bibliographical references (p. 409-424) and index. A high quality production, chock full of illustrations. Printed on coated srtock. Entomologists -- Great Britain -- Biography. Entomology -- Great Britain -- History. Butterflies -- Collection and preservation -- Great Britain -- History. Lepidoptera -- Gr?-bretanha. Entomologistes -- Grande-Bretagne -- Biographies. Entomologie -- Grande-Bretagne -- Histoire. L?pidopt?res -- Grande-Bretagne -- Collectionneurs et collections -- Histoire. Entomologe. Schmetterlinge. Sammler. Gro?britannien. Very Fine in FIne to near fine DJ with mildly sun-faded spine & faintest of edge/shelf-wear. First edition, first printing (full number line).

HARDCOVER. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: None. First Edition. To our USA customers. We ship to the USA via "Deliver Duty Paid" shipping options. This means that there will be no duty or tariffs that you need to pay on your purchase! We're always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of all books, please just ask! American first edition, first printing. Published in 1898. Book has no jacket Covers are in Very good + condition. Minor wear to spine ends and edges of book. The binding is straight and tight. NO remainder mark.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Hardback book (432 pages) with decorated endpapers with b/w and color reproductions/photographs. Light rubbing on dust jacket. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL CHARGE. Bookseller since 1995 (LL-Base2-1-Middle-L) rareviewbooks.

Cloth Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine Dust Jacket. First Edition. 432pp. List of butterflies. Biblio. Index. Color plates. Many text illustrations.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Quarto in dust jacket. Color plates and B&W illustrations. As new in as new DJ. 432 pages.

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dustjacket. First Edition. a solid copy; ---------- SATISFACTION GUARANTEED --------- FAST, COURTEOUS SERVICE ------ ALL DUSTJACKETS ARE COVERED WITH NEW CLEAR MYLAR PROTECTOR ----- (8/7/23- 71543) Size: 4.5 x 7". Previous Owner Signature.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 256 pages; Physical desc.: 256 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 409-424) and index. Subjects: Entomologists --Great Britain --Biography --Entomology --History --Butterflies --Collection and preservation. Summary: This entertaining and informative book traces the history of butterfly collection in Britain from the seventeenth century, when the study of natural history had its beginnings. Our knowledge of butterflies is the result of four hundred years of collection and study. However, butterfly collecting is a controversial subject today, and given the present state of butterfly populations, indiscriminate gathering of specimens can no longer be justified. In addition to giving a history of butterfly collecting in Britain, this beautifully illustrated volume describes the equipment used and gives brief biographies of 101 deceased lepidopterists. The book is generously laced with anecdotes and quotations, and includes many contemporary monochrome portraits, accounts of selected species of historical interest, and an appraisal of the effects of collecting and of current conservation policies. Appendixes list all the British and Irish butterflies with their earlier, often confusing, and sometimes fanciful vernacular names, and provide a chronological account of entomological societies, publications, and significant events in the canon of British entomology. The Aurelian Legacy is a fascinating account of the men and women who have made valuable contributions to our knowledge of British butterflies and of their early and often complex history. It is not only a good read but also an excellent reference source for current and future lepidopterists as well as social historians. This entertaining and informative book traces the history of butterfly collection in Britain from the seventeenth century, when the study of natural history had its beginnings. Our knowledge of butterflies is the result of four hundred years of collection and study. However, butterfly collecting is a controversial subject today, and given the present state of butterfly populations, indiscriminate gathering of specimens can no longer be justified. In addition to giving a history of butterfly collecting in Britain, this beautifully illustrated volume describes the equipment used and gives brief biographies of 101 deceased lepidopterists. The book is generously laced with anecdotes and quotations, and includes many contemporary monochrome portraits, accounts of selected species of historical interest, and an appraisal of the effects of collecting and of current conservation policies. Appendixes list all the British and Irish butterflies with their earlier, often confusing, and sometimes fanciful vernacular names, and provide a chronological account of entomological societies, publications, and significant events in the canon of British entomology. The Aurelian Legacy is a fascinating account of the men and women who have made valuable contributions to our knowledge of British butterflies and of their early and often complex history. It is not only a good read but also an excellent reference source for current and future lepidopterists as well as social historians. 3 Kg.

F/F. The dust jacket is protected by a Brodart mylar cover. Additional material included by Peter Marren and Basil Harley. ; Color and B & W Illustrations; 4to.; 432 pages. Binding is Hardcover; First Printing.

Hardback. 1st US Edition. Quarto Size [approx 24cm x 30.5cm]. Near Fine copy in Very Good dustjacket. Dustjacket is now protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Colour and black & white illustrations. Very discreet blind stamp to prelim page. 432 pages. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. First Edition Thus. Light soil and stains, slight lean, brief foxing, brief hinge cracks, half-title loose but present, name in ink on the title page. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 1st printing (n.d. c.1881). 494pp. Original green cloth with elaborate black and gilt decoration to cover and spine. GOOD copy, binding sound, rubbing to edges and corners, spine ends a little worn, page edges darkened, small ownership bookplate verso front board and period ink name to ffep, tissue guard at frontis.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Near fine in original wrappers.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. 1st. With 42 color illustrations and 162 black & white.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 256 pages; Physical desc.: 256 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 409-424) and index. Subjects: Entomologists --Great Britain --Biography --Entomology --History --Butterflies --Collection and preservation. Summary: This entertaining and informative book traces the history of butterfly collection in Britain from the seventeenth century, when the study of natural history had its beginnings. Our knowledge of butterflies is the result of four hundred years of collection and study. However, butterfly collecting is a controversial subject today, and given the present state of butterfly populations, indiscriminate gathering of specimens can no longer be justified. In addition to giving a history of butterfly collecting in Britain, this beautifully illustrated volume describes the equipment used and gives brief biographies of 101 deceased lepidopterists. The book is generously laced with anecdotes and quotations, and includes many contemporary monochrome portraits, accounts of selected species of historical interest, and an appraisal of the effects of collecting and of current conservation policies. Appendixes list all the British and Irish butterflies with their earlier, often confusing, and sometimes fanciful vernacular names, and provide a chronological account of entomological societies, publications, and significant events in the canon of British entomology. The Aurelian Legacy is a fascinating account of the men and women who have made valuable contributions to our knowledge of British butterflies and of their early and often complex history. It is not only a good read but also an excellent reference source for current and future lepidopterists as well as social historians. This entertaining and informative book traces the history of butterfly collection in Britain from the seventeenth century, when the study of natural history had its beginnings. Our knowledge of butterflies is the result of four hundred years of collection and study. However, butterfly collecting is a controversial subject today, and given the present state of butterfly populations, indiscriminate gathering of specimens can no longer be justified. In addition to giving a history of butterfly collecting in Britain, this beautifully illustrated volume describes the equipment used and gives brief biographies of 101 deceased lepidopterists. The book is generously laced with anecdotes and quotations, and includes many contemporary monochrome portraits, accounts of selected species of historical interest, and an appraisal of the effects of collecting and of current conservation policies. Appendixes list all the British and Irish butterflies with their earlier, often confusing, and sometimes fanciful vernacular names, and provide a chronological account of entomological societies, publications, and significant events in the canon of British entomology. The Aurelian Legacy is a fascinating account of the men and women who have made valuable contributions to our knowledge of British butterflies and of their early and often complex history. It is not only a good read but also an excellent reference source for current and future lepidopterists as well as social historians. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Acceptable. 1st. This entertaining and informative book traces the history of butterfly collection in Britain from the seventeenth century, when the study of natural history had its beginnings. Our knowledge of butterflies is the result of four hundred years of collection and study. However, butterfly collecting is a controversial subject today, and given the present state of butterfly populations, indiscriminate gathering of specimens can no longer be justified. In addition to giving a history of butterfly collecting in Britain, this beautifully illustrated volume describes the equipment used and gives brief biographies of 101 deceased lepidopterists. The book is generously laced with anecdotes and quotations, and includes many contemporary monochrome portraits, accounts of selected species of historical interest, and an appraisal of the effects of collecting and of current conservation policies. Appendixes list all the British and Irish butterflies with their earlier, often confusing, and sometimes fanciful vernacular names, and provide a chronological account of entomological societies, publications, and significant events in the canon of British entomology.The Aurelian Legacy is a fascinating account of the men and women who have made valuable contributions to our knowledge of British butterflies and of their early and often complex history. It is not only a good read but also an excellent reference source for current and future lepidopterists as well as social historians.25mm tear on front jacket. NO.

hardcover. Condition: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. Well-illustrated (illustrator). 1st. 4to, 432 pp., With additional material by Peter Marrren and Basil Harley, A detailed study of four hundred years of the history of British butterflies and their collectors with biographical sketches of 101 lepidopterists, accounts of selected species of historical interest, current collecting effects, and conservation policies. Appendixies list all British and Irish butterflies with their earlier venacular names, plus a chronological account of British entomological societies and their publications. And there is a comprehensive Bibliography and Index.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 16mo. volume bound in green cloth with black and gilt lettering, border & decoration. Condition: slight rubbing to binding; else near fine. 132 pages.

Blue hardback cloth cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. VG : in very good condition with dust jacket. Spine sunned. 280mm x 220mm (11" x 9"). 432pp. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas.

ISBN 0-520-22963-0. Oversized, Heavy, Hardback. First Printing. Near Fine Condition book in a Near Fine Condition Dustjacket. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. Copy One.

Hard covers, dust jacket. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st edition. Scarcely used. Weight: 1.0 Language: English.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. 432 pages. " A history of British Butterflies cannot be separated from that of their collectors, since our knowledge of them is the result of four hundred years of collection and study." A fine book about the great and lesser known lepidopterists. A fine copy, contents clean and tight, unmarked, no inscriptions. Size: Large 4to. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Book - very good, dust jacket - very good. Weight exceeds standard 1.0 kg rate - extra postage may be required for some overseas destinations.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Generally Very Good. First Edition. With additional material by Peter Marren and Basil Harley. A fascinating account of the men and women who have made such valuable contributions to our knowledge of British Butterflies and of their early and often complex history. Blue cloth with gilt titles, no inscriptions, in near fine condition. Decorated eps. Jacket has a couple of light edge creases else very good. 432pp. A nice copy.

ISBN 0-520-22963-0. Oversized, Heavy, Hardback. First Printing. Near Fine Condition book in a Near Fine Condition Dustjacket. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. Copy Two.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Fine blue linen-like cloth with sharp gilt lettering to front. Small book is tight, square, sharp-cornered and free of markings or flaws - book is Fine.

Hardcover. First Edition, First Printing. Large Octavo, vi, ix, xiii, xv, 360 pages. In Very Good condition with a Very Good dust jacket. Spine blue and black with white and yellow lettering. Dust jacket protected with a mylar covering. Exterior extremely light wear including faint sunning. Boards have minimal wear with mild cocking to the spine. Text block has minimal wear. Illustrated. First edition, first printing. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column Q, ND-Q. 1393876. FP New Rockville Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Small 8vo, i-xv, 67 pp , coloured frontispiece, black cloth with brown label on the spine. A quality facsimile of this rare work first published in 1775.

1st edn. 4to. Original gilt lettered blue cloth (Fine), dustwrapper (Fine in protective cover). Pp. 432, illus with coloured plates and b&w photos (no inscriptions).