c.1872 The Insect World Louis Figuier 579 Illustrations Antique Gilt Hardcover
$145.00
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The Insect World by Louis Figuier, a richly illustrated nineteenth-century work of natural history exploring insect anatomy, habits, development, and behavior.
Its detailed illustrations encourage closer observation of the natural world, while the text offers insight into Victorian understanding of insects. An appealing volume for collectors of antique science books, entomology enthusiasts, and admirers of illustrated natural history.
Published by D. Appleton and Co., New York. Undated title page; circa 1872. Stated “A New Edition,” revised and corrected by P. Martin Duncan, F.R.S., with 579 illustrations. Includes 538 numbered pages and an index.
Hardcover in blue-purple textured cloth with decorative borders, an attractive gilt insect design on the front cover, and gilt spine lettering and ornament.
Good overall condition with binding wear. Covers retain attractive color and gilt decoration. Spine is darkened, with rubbing, fraying, and cloth loss at the head and foot. Corners and edges are worn, with exposed board at some corners and a small area of cloth loss on the rear cover. Interior gutters show cracking and some loosening, as photographed. Front endpaper has pronounced discoloration and an old pencil price; front pastedown bears a partially removed private ownership bookplate. Scattered foxing, toning, and occasional corner creasing are present. Photographed text and illustrations remain clear and readable.
Please examine all photos for condition details.
SKU D-7
c.1872 The Insect World Louis Figuier 579 Illustrations Antique Gilt Hardcover
$145.00
Its detailed illustrations encourage closer observation of the natural world, while the text offers insight into Victorian understanding of insects. An appealing volume for collectors of antique science books, entomology enthusiasts, and admirers of illustrated natural history.
Published by D. Appleton and Co., New York. Undated title page; circa 1872. Stated “A New Edition,” revised and corrected by P. Martin Duncan, F.R.S., with 579 illustrations. Includes 538 numbered pages and an index.
Hardcover in blue-purple textured cloth with decorative borders, an attractive gilt insect design on the front cover, and gilt spine lettering and ornament.
Good overall condition with binding wear. Covers retain attractive color and gilt decoration. Spine is darkened, with rubbing, fraying, and cloth loss at the head and foot. Corners and edges are worn, with exposed board at some corners and a small area of cloth loss on the rear cover. Interior gutters show cracking and some loosening, as photographed. Front endpaper has pronounced discoloration and an old pencil price; front pastedown bears a partially removed private ownership bookplate. Scattered foxing, toning, and occasional corner creasing are present. Photographed text and illustrations remain clear and readable.
Please examine all photos for condition details.
SKU D-7