A hand-book to the order lepidoptera.

London, E. Lloyd, 1896-1897

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5 vol., 8vo; 158 pl. (margin. tear on p. 103 in vol. 1, pp. 99-110 part. unbound in vol. 4).

Publ. red cloth, gilt- and black-orn. spines (faded spines). Fresh inside.

First edition, ill. with 158 chromolith. plates (except 2 in black) printed by Wiman & Sons, and numerous in-text in black. W.F. Kirby (1844-1912) was a British entomologist and folklore specialist working for the British Museum.
Ref. Not in Nissen.
Prov. W. A. Colenutt (stamp).