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Lewin (William) The Insects of Great Britain...with the Natural History of each Species, vol.1 only [all published], first edition, first issue, titles and text in English and French, 46 magnificent hand-coloured engraved plates, one or two small marks or smudges but an excellent copy with the colours fresh and bright, engraved bookplate of Spains Hall, Finchingfield, Essex, contemporary half russia, rubbed, corners a little worn, rebacked, [Hagen 476.1; Lisney 410; Nissen ZBI 2488], 4to, J.Johnson, 1795.
⁂ Including all the species known at the time, the life-like illustrations set a new standard for future works.
⁂ Including all the species known at the time, the life-like illustrations set a new standard for future works.
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Lewin (William) The Insects of Great Britain..., first edition, first issue, 46 fine hand-coloured
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