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DONOVAN, Edward (1786-1837). The Natural History of British Insects; explaining them in their several states, with the periods of their transformations, their food, oeconomy, &c., London: printed for the author, and for F. & C. Rivington, 1793-1811. Volumes II-VIII and XV only (of 16), 8° (250 x 154mm). Half title in vol. XV, 288 wood-engraved plates, all but 2 hand-coloured. (Some light spotting, mainly affecting text.) Contemporary half calf (vols. II-VIII disbound, worn). Brunet II, 816; Freeman 1030; Nissen ZBI 1142.
With the same author's Instructions for Collecting and Preserving various Subjects of Natural History (London, 1794). The lot sold as a collection of plates, not subject to return. (9)
With the same author's Instructions for Collecting and Preserving various Subjects of Natural History (London, 1794). The lot sold as a collection of plates, not subject to return. (9)
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