1912 Elementary Entomology Sanderson & Jackson Illustrated Insects Hardcover
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Elementary Entomology by E. Dwight Sanderson and C. F. Jackson is an extensively illustrated introduction to insects, their structure, development, and classification. For naturalists, insect enthusiasts, and collectors of early science books, its detailed illustrations encourage closer observation of nature and deepen appreciation for the small creatures surrounding us.
Published by Ginn and Company, with Boston, New York, Chicago, and London listed on the title page. Copyright 1912; the title page is undated, and the exact printing year is not established from the photographed pages.
The work combines introductory insect science with descriptions of insect groups and laboratory exercises. Numerous black-and-white photographs and drawings illustrate adult insects, caterpillars, cocoons, and other stages of development. The photographed sections feature butterflies and moths, skippers, codling moths, cochineal insects, and scale insects, with discussion of their habits and relationships to plants.
Sanderson is identified as Dean of the College of Agriculture at West Virginia University and Director of the West Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station. Jackson is identified as Professor of Zoology and Entomology at New Hampshire College.
Hardcover bound in dark textured cloth, with stamped front-cover lettering and gilt spine lettering. An appealing addition to a collection of antique entomology, zoology, natural history, or scientific education.
Condition: Good. Covers show rubbing, scattered pale spotting, and surface scuffs, with wear at the corners, edges, and spine ends. Gilt spine lettering remains legible. Page edges are age toned, while the photographed interior pages are comparatively clean, with light tanning and occasional small spots or marks. Text and illustrations shown remain clear and readable. Please examine all photographs for condition details.
SKU D-7
1912 Elementary Entomology Sanderson & Jackson Illustrated Insects Hardcover
$65.00
Published by Ginn and Company, with Boston, New York, Chicago, and London listed on the title page. Copyright 1912; the title page is undated, and the exact printing year is not established from the photographed pages.
The work combines introductory insect science with descriptions of insect groups and laboratory exercises. Numerous black-and-white photographs and drawings illustrate adult insects, caterpillars, cocoons, and other stages of development. The photographed sections feature butterflies and moths, skippers, codling moths, cochineal insects, and scale insects, with discussion of their habits and relationships to plants.
Sanderson is identified as Dean of the College of Agriculture at West Virginia University and Director of the West Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station. Jackson is identified as Professor of Zoology and Entomology at New Hampshire College.
Hardcover bound in dark textured cloth, with stamped front-cover lettering and gilt spine lettering. An appealing addition to a collection of antique entomology, zoology, natural history, or scientific education.
Condition: Good. Covers show rubbing, scattered pale spotting, and surface scuffs, with wear at the corners, edges, and spine ends. Gilt spine lettering remains legible. Page edges are age toned, while the photographed interior pages are comparatively clean, with light tanning and occasional small spots or marks. Text and illustrations shown remain clear and readable. Please examine all photographs for condition details.
SKU D-7