A rare work on noxious insects with fine illustrations
Rue, A. De la
Entomologie forestière, ou histoire naturelle des insectes nuisibles et utiles aux forêts.
Published
1838
Item ID
62568
€250.00
Paris, Madame Huzard; Nancy, George-Grimblot, Thomas et Raybois, 1838. 8vo (20.9 x 12.8 cm). iv, 154 pp., six engraved plates. Contemporary half cloth over marbled boards. Spine with gilt title. Edges marbled.
Uncommon "practical" entomological book with good illustrations of important, mostly noxious forest insects. Boards somewhat rubbed. Small former owner's label on front free endpaper verso, scattered spotting throughout - as often -, otherwise a good copy. Horn-Schenkling, 18642.