British Moths and Their Transformations, Humphreys & Westwood, 1843-45
Humphreys, Henry Noel and Westwood, John Obadiah. British Moths and Their Transformations, Humphreys & Westwood, 1843-45. London, William Smith. 1843-5. First Edition, 2 vol. Size 4to, 280mm x 225mm. Half-title to each volume. xiv, 258; xix, 268pp. 124 lithographed hand coloured plates by Humphreys. Contemporary half morroco on marbled boards, gilt decorated spines with raised bands in 5 compartments, slightly rubbed with small losses to board paper. Circular armorial bookplate of Robert Wilmot, Chaddesden Hall. Endpapers marbled. Clean, occasional light scattered foxing, very good condition. [Nissen, Zool. 2050] | 
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