W. F. Kirby - European Butterflies and Moths - 1882

A complete antique copy in good structural condition for its age. The binding remains sound, and all 61 original coloured plates are present and complete, with no missing plates.
The preservation of the complete set of 61 coloured plates is a particularly noteworthy feature of this 1882 edition. Finding a 19th-century illustrated natural history book with its full complement of colour plates intact is especially desirable, adding significantly to its historical interest and collectible appeal. The beautifully detailed Victorian illustrations make this a highly attractive work for collectors of antique natural history books and entomological art.
There is noticeable foxing / brown spotting to a number of pages, including the title page and preliminary pages, as shown in the photographs. Some plates and surrounding pages also show occasional age spotting. The binding shows rubbing, scuffing and wear to the corners, edges and spine consistent with a book over 140 years old.
No attempt has been made to clean or restore the pages.
Please study the photographs carefully. They form an important part of the condition description.
A highly collectible, complete 1882 edition, particularly appealing to collectors of natural history, entomology, Lepidoptera, Victorian colour illustrations and antiquarian scientific works.
The book will be carefully packed for shipping.