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A seldom-seen monograph of blackberries, with fine illustrations
Weihe, [C. E.] A. and C. G. [D.] Nees von Esenbeck
Die Deutschen Brombeersträuche. Rubi Germanici, descripti et figuris illustrati.
Elberfeld, Schön, [1821]-1822-1827. Folio (39.1 x 24.9 cm). Two half-titles, two title pages (Latin and German), [vi] (dedication leaf; list of subscribers, preface), 116, [iv], 130, [iv] (index) pp.; 53 engraved and partially hand-coloured plates [numbered I-XLIX, III.B, XLV.B, XLVI.B, XLVI.C]. Original printed boards.
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€2,000.00
Who's who at the 18th century spa
A rare contribution to the herpetology of Eastern Europe and the Balkans
An original Jugendstil design by the German artist Otto Westphal
A unique, complete copy of a very rare work with several original hand-coloured drawings of caterpillars tipped in
Wilde, [W.] O.
Die Pflanzen und Raupen Deutschlands. Versuch einer lepidopterologischen Botanik. Erster Theil. Systematische Beschreibung der Pflanzen, unter Angabe der an denselben lebenden Raupen. Mit einem Vorworte von A. Speyer. Zweiter Theil. Systematische Beschreibung der Raupen unter Angabe ihrer Lebensweise und Entwicklungszeiten.
Berlin, E. S. Mittler und Sohn, 1860-1861. Two volumes in one. 8vo (19.2 x 12.4 cm). xiii, 223; vii, 494 pp.; ten engraved plates. Contemporary half vellum over paper covered boards, spine with red morocco label with gilt title.
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€450.00
A not-so-ordinary rendering of a very common bird
Two great, great bustard plates
Early illustration of a notorious duck
From the greatest nidological rarity: Wirsing's wonderful nests and eggs
From the greatest nidological rarity: Wirsing's wonderful nests and eggs
From the greatest nidological rarity: Wirsing's wonderful nests and eggs
From the greatest nidological rarity: Wirsing's wonderful nests and eggs