1835 1ed BUTTERFLY Natural History British Butterflies Duncan Color Illustrated

1835 1^ed BUTTERFLY Natural History British Butterflies Duncan Color Illustrated

 

James Duncan was a 19^th-century Scottish naturalist most known for his work in entomology in natural history, including ‘The Natural History of British Butterflies’.

 

This ‘The Natural History of British Butterflies’ is the original publication that was later reprinted by William Jardine in his “Naturalist’s Library” in 1860. This first edition discussing British Butterflies features Swallowtail, Brimstone, Cabbage, Apollo, Purple Emperor, Scotch Argus, and much more all beautifully illustrated with 36 color plates and 176 illustrations as well as a memoir and portrait of Werner!

 

Item number: #12042

Price: $499

 

DUNCAN, James

 

The Natural History of British Butterflies

 

Edinburgh: W.H. Lizars, 1835. First Edition.

 

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • xv, [1], 246
  • 36 EXQUISITE plates
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight & secure
• Size: ~6.5in X 4.25in (16.5cm x 10.5cm)

 

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