Torino, Stamperia Reale, 1859-1862. Three parts in three. 4to (29.6 x 22.5 cm). 207 pp.; five fine, lithographed plates. Original printed wrappers.

Includes the rare supplement, and treats 266 species of Mexican Diptera of which no less than 176 species are new. Luigi Bellardi (1818-1889) was an Italian malacologist, palaeontologist and entomologist. Flies and allies had his special attention. Uncut, text unopened. Very rare, in particular when including the supplement. Cat. BM(NH) p. 130; Horn-Schenkling, 1083.