Description: Click here to see our other books! The Larvae of the British Butterflies and Moths William Buckler; H. T. Stainton et al. 1886-1901 The Ray Society : London 9" by 6" SUMMARY A profusely illustrated set of this notable and comprehensive work regarding the larvae of British butterflies and moths. Colour Plates,First Edition,Illustrated,Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 42.99 EU Postage: £ 27.99 European Postage: £ 45.99 Asia Postage: £ 74.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 129.99 DESCRIPTION Complete in nine volumes.The first edition of the work, published between 1886 and 1901. With one hundred and sixty four plates, one hundred and five of which are hand coloured and the rest colour printed. Collated complete. Two plates are detached but present. Written by William Buckler, an English painter and entomologist, who specialised in butterflies and moths. The Larvae of the British Butterflies and Moths was his Magnum Opus, with the illustrations taking thirty years to complete. The work was published posthumously, but many of the descriptions had previously appeared in entomological journals. A complete set of this monumental work of artistry and scientific research. CONDITION In publisher's original cloth. Externally generally smart with fading to the occasional volume. The odd mark to the boards. Occasional bumping to the extremities. Internally generally firmly bound, although strained in places. Two plates detached but present. Pages generally bright and clean. Scattered spotting. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Science
Publisher: The Ray Society
Author: William Buckler; H. T. Stainton et al.
Binding: Cloth
Subject: Natural History
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: William Buckler
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1886
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
