1830 Entomology Insects of France hand coloured plates First edition

Lettres a Julie sur l’entomologie suivies d’une description methodique de la plus grande partie des insects de France – 1830 – complete set. First edition

Letters to Julie on entomology followed by a methodical description of most insects in France – 1830 – complete set. First edition.

Language – French Size :8″ x 5.5″  (17.5 x 11 cm )Contemporary one quarter calf binding with gray/ brown marbled boards and dark brown/black leather spine with 5 raised bands.The hinges are a bit worn worn with the front cover of volume one detached, but present. The internal binding of the volumes is tight, with clean pages.BOTH VOLUMES CONTAIN NUMEROUS HAND COLOURED PLATES OF INSECTS. The volumes are in the form of letters – written by the author to his future wife Julie Ronchivole.Please consult the pictures. Such coloured books are becoming more and more rare. We advocate conservation and preservation. Please keep the books intact and you will be rewarded with high financial returns in the future. Visit us at www.LostElegance.com for bigger selection, more information and lower prices.