Lot 312
Insects.- Donovan (Edward) The Natural History of British Insects, 16 vol. in 8, first edition, 1792-1813.
Hammer Price: £3,500
Description
Insects.- Donovan (Edward) The Natural History of British Insects, 16 vol. in 8, first edition, half-titles to vol.1 and 13-16 only, 576 hand-coloured engraved plates, some foxing, bookplate of Edward Barnsley Gardner, contemporary green half morocco by J. Clarke, spines richly gilt, g.e., slightly rubbed but a most handsome set, [Nissen ZBI 1142], 8vo, 1792-1813.
Description
Insects.- Donovan (Edward) The Natural History of British Insects, 16 vol. in 8, first edition, half-titles to vol.1 and 13-16 only, 576 hand-coloured engraved plates, some foxing, bookplate of Edward Barnsley Gardner, contemporary green half morocco by J. Clarke, spines richly gilt, g.e., slightly rubbed but a most handsome set, [Nissen ZBI 1142], 8vo, 1792-1813.
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