Paris, Librairie Encyclopédique de Roret, 1834-1838 8vo. 3 volumes, uncut recently bound with the original blank wrappers in black half cloth with gilt lettering to spines. 2 text volumes and 1 atlas, with blue stamp to all three title-pages. Light brownspotting to plates, otherwise a fine set. (2), VIII, (4), 463 (4), 681, (3) (4), 24, 16 pp + 24 plates.
First edition of Lacordaire’s important introduction to entomology beautifully illustrated with 24 plates Horn & Schenkling 12605 Nissen ZBI 2354