1948 874 p., 144 plates, new red cloth, gilt author/title on spine. Library stamps, else a very good copy.With fine illustrations of whole specimens and taxonomically important parts. A surprising number of species treated occur not only outside New England, but even in Europe. The work contains a wealth of information, anecdotal as well as scientific. The clear descriptions, keys and extensive literature references makes this one of the best arachnological works of the period.Lower part of the front wrapper with a crease, otherwise a fine clean copy.
1948 874 p., 144 plates, paperbound (original printed covers). Lower part of the front wrapper with a crease, otherwise a fine clean copy.With fine illustrations of whole specimens and taxonomically important parts. A surprising number of species treated occur not only outside New England, but even in Europe. The work contains a wealth of information, anecdotal as well as scientific. The clear descriptions, keys and extensive literature references makes this one of the best arachnological works of the period.