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DONOVAN, Edward (1768-1837). Natural History of the Insects of India. London: Henry G. Bohn, 1838.
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DONOVAN, Edward (1768-1837). Natural History of the Insects of India. London: Henry G. Bohn, 1838.
4o (303 x 235 mm). 58 hand-colored engraved plates. (Some browning and staining.) Original blind- and gilt-stamped red cloth (spine darkened, a few stains and scuffs).
The new edition of the Epitome (1801-4), revised and enlarged by J. O. Westwood, "with systematic characters of each species, synonyms, indexes, and other additional matter." See Nissen ZBI 1144.
4o (303 x 235 mm). 58 hand-colored engraved plates. (Some browning and staining.) Original blind- and gilt-stamped red cloth (spine darkened, a few stains and scuffs).
The new edition of the Epitome (1801-4), revised and enlarged by J. O. Westwood, "with systematic characters of each species, synonyms, indexes, and other additional matter." See Nissen ZBI 1144.