Curtis, John

Estimate

5,000 - 7,000 USD

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Description

Curtis, John
British Entomology; being Illustrations and Descriptions of the Genera of Insect found in Great Britain and Ireland. London: for the author, 1823-1840.
ink, paper

16 volumes bound in 8. 8vo (9 1/4 x 6 ins.; 233 x 152 mm). 769 hand-colored engraved plates; very minor scatted spotted. Modern black morocco and marbled boards.

Literature

Nissen ZBI 1000

Catalogue Note

first edition. Most of the plates appear to be first issues (reprinted plates are distinguished by a small line under the plate number).