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1825 1ed Letters Entomology Insects Science Color

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1825 1ed Letters Entomology Insects Science Color

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1825 1ed Letters Entomology Insects Science Color Illustrated Bees Butterflies

‘Letters on Entomology’ is an impressive and beautifully illustrated 19th-century study of insects. This book, like many similar tomes, provides descriptions of insects – ants, butterflies, bees, flies, and even some notes on spiders. In addition to the full-page color engravings, this book provides commentary on the benefits of insects, as well as warnings against some of the more dangerous bugs.

Item number: #11451

Price: $399

REAUMUR, René-Antoine Ferchault de

Letters on entomology : intended for the amusement and instruction of young persons, and to facilitate their acquiring a knowledge of the natural history of insects.

London : Printed for Geo. B. Whittaker, Ave-Maria Lane, London : Printed by Thomas Davison, Whitefriars, 1825. First edition.

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Collation: Complete with all pages

[7], 160

3 illustrations

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure

Size: ~7.5in X 5in (19cm x 12.5cm)

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