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Butterflies and Moths In Romance and Reality


W. F. Kirby


Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (S. P. C. K) 1913

Binding:  Hardback  |  Condition: Fair  | 

Scarce first edition of this accessible account of moths and butterflies that pairs Kirby's important scientific work on the Lepidoptera with examples of the cultural importance of Butterflies and Moths, their appearances in poetry etc. With 28 colour plates and b/w illustrations within the text. 8vo. Toning to spine and some cracking to joints. Marking to cover. Previous owner's bookplate and name to endpapers. Binding weakening but still sound. Contents clean. Fair/good.

£39.00 + FREE shipping