Lot 1235 , Stephen, James Francis - Illustrations of British Entomology ... A Manuscript Copy, in six volumes, of vols. 1-4 (part 2) of the original work, which was published in 12 vols (1828-1846).

° Stephen, James Francis - Illustrations of British Entomology ... A Manuscript Copy, in six volumes, of vols. 1-4 (part 2) of the original work, which was published in 12 vols (1828-1846). Title pages are reproduced, and 'with the exception of the Introduction, a few preliminary remarks on the science of entomology', and a few minor omissions, the text follows the printed version; the 95 coloured plates (by Curtis & Westwood) were, in all probability, never replicated; contemp. half calf and marbled boards, gilt decorated and panelled spines, marbled edges and e/ps. August 1839 - July 1840
£80-120

Condition:
Some leather wear, esp. spines 9sm. piece missing vol.1); contemp. backplates of Joseph Rix, FLS., St. Neots (Hunts). Each volume has its own new introductory leaf

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