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CURTIS (John). *British Entomology, being Illustrations and …
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CURTIS (John). *British Entomology, being Illustrations and …
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Estimate €1,800 - €2,000
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Description
CURTIS (John). *British Entomology, being Illustrations and Descriptions of the Genera of Insects found in Great Britain and Ireland*… London: the author, E. Ellis, 1823–1840. 8 volumes in-8, 15 x 23.5 cm, 1 folio, 12 + 36 pp., 141 ff., 130 plates & 127 ff., 126 plates & 88 ff., 87 plates & 73 folios, 70 plates & 89 folios, 93 plates & 104 folios, 100 plates & 56 folios, 55 plates & 110 folios, 109 plates, modern binding in green half-shagreen with corner pieces, ribbed spine.
First edition, illustrated with 770 plates, engraved, watercoloured and gummed at the time of publication.
Very good condition. From the natural history library of Gilbert Dufaux (dry-stamped on the title pages). – Appraisers: Cédric and Ithier de FOUGEROLLE
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Antique and modern books, manuscripts
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Auction time
10/21/2026 at 1:30 PM
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