Write to the booksellers3 books for « the practical entomolo... »Edit
-
Topics
Entomology (3)
Tea (3)
The practical entomologist. Volumes I-II (all published).
1865-1867 iv, 128, iv, 122 p., 4to, later black cloth with gilt title on spine.Edited by B.D. Walsh. The first issue of this monthly was subtitled "Published...for gratuitous distribution among farmers and agriculturists. From the 6th issue it became "Published...for the dissemination of valuable knowledge among Agriculturists and Horticulturists". Remaining, to a large extent, a philantropical publication it folded after two volumes because of lack of funds. Stamp on front paste-down, endpapers and preliminary pages (with the table of contents) to volume I spotted, sections in volume II age-toned due to paper quality. Otherwise a good complete, rare original set. Horn-Schenkling II(V) p. 47.
The practical Entomologist. Volume II.
1866-1867 122, iv p., several illustrations, 4to, contemporary pebbled boards. Gilt title on spine. This is the complete second volume, including a loose leaf printed addition/correction note. The first issue of this monthly (published in 1865) was subtitled "Published...for gratuitous distribution among farmers and agriculturists. Remaining, to a large extent, a philantropical publication it folded after two volumes because of lack of funds. With the autograph of the entomologist Osten Sacken and an old stamp in the first page top margin. Spine missing. Internally a good copy. Rare.
The practical entomologist. Volumes I-II (all published).
1865-1867 iv, 128, iv, 122 p., 4to, near contemporary grained half calf over marbled boards. Gilt title on spine. Edges speckled. The first issue of this monthly was subtitled "Published...for gratuitous distribution among farmers and agriculturists. From the 6th issue it became "Published...for the dissemination of valuable knowledge among Agriculturists and Horticulturists". Remaining, to a large extent, a philantropical publication it folded after two volumes because of lack of funds. Small blindstamps on some leaf margins, bookplates on front and rear paste-down, rear hinge detached, otherwise a good complete, rare original set..
