DONOVAN, Edward. The Natural History of British Insects, London: F. and C. Rivington, 1792-1811, 16 volumes in 8, 8°, 576 hand-coloured engraved plates (occasional spotting), non uniform binding, volumes I-I contemporary russia gilt, the rest contemporary half calf (spines restored). [Nissen ZBI 1142] (8)
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DONOVAN, Edward. The Natural History of British Insects, London: F. and C. Rivington, 1792-1811, 16 volumes in 8, 8°, 576 hand-coloured engraved plates (occasional spotting), non uniform binding, volumes I-I contemporary russia gilt, the rest contemporary half calf (spines restored). [Nissen ZBI 1142] (8)
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