BEAUTY OF THE BRITISH MOTH - HIDE YOUR SWEATERS: British moths and their transformations
by HUMPHREYS, H.N. & WESTWOOD, J.O
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Two volumes. 4to. xiv, 258; xix, 268, xiii pp. With 124 full-page hand-colored lithograph plates. Contemporary red cloth, gilt title on spine, edges speckled; interior clean and crisp. A gorgeous copy, an important set for any natural history lover.
First edition of Volume I, later edition of Volume II. Striking full-page illustrations of moths and caterpillars in their natural habitat, along with scientific descriptions of each. Humphreys became more interested in moths following publication of his work on butterflies. "I became more acquainted with the night-flying tribes of this beautiful class of insects. The British moths are not perhaps so gaily coloured as their more gaudy rivals, the butterflies; but when we consider the splendid sphinges, or twilight fliers, by which they are linked to the day-flying butterflies, they can scarcely be deemed less beautiful." It is impossible not to feel his passion for these insects through the pages of this magnificent work.
Humphreys (1810–1879) was a British illustrator, numismatist, and naturalist. While medieval manuscripts were his main scholarly focus, he wrote on many different subjects including ancient coins and entomology. He was also a prominent member of the Pre-Raphaelite movement.
Westwood (1805–1893) was a British entomologist, antiquarian, and paleographer. Although he was known for his entomological expertise, serving in the Linnaean Society and the Entomological Society, he was also an authority on Anglo-Saxon and medieval manuscripts as well as ivory-work and epigraphy.
Freeman, British natural history books, 3952
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- Rootenberg Rare Books & Manuscripts (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 18307
- Title
- BEAUTY OF THE BRITISH MOTH - HIDE YOUR SWEATERS
- Author
- HUMPHREYS, H.N. & WESTWOOD, J.O
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition of Volume I, later edition Volume II
- Publisher
- William Smith
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1854
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- natural history, moths, bugs, entomology, entomologist, illustrated
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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