Fine Books and Manuscripts
Sat, Apr 18, 2020 12:00PM EDT
Lot 462
The Natural History of Insects.
Estimate: $150 - $250
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Swammerdam, Jan et al. The Natural History of Insects. Perth: R. Morrison and Son, 1792. First edition, first printing. Rebound in a later full blue leather with raised bands and red morocco spine label, original endpapers retained. Illustrated with 20 copper engraved plates rebound at rear. 8vo. Occasional foxing or smudging to margins; else tight and clean. Intended as a companion to Buffon?s Natural History.
