Sir William Jardine (1800 /1874) - James Duncan (1804 /1861) - Lot. 21 sheets - "Entomology", British Butterflies - 1848
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Lot of 21 sheets of hand-coloured engravings titled Lot. 21 sheets - "Entomology", British Butterflies, by Sir William Jardine and James Duncan, in English with an illustrated edition dating from around 1848, measuring 161 by 104 mm, in good condition with slight foxing and binding marks and 21 pages.
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Type: contemporary hand-colored engravings (18), frontispiece, title and author portrait;
Support: Heavy paper;
Condition: Excellent inking, good preservation with slight traces of foxing and browning, signs of binding, all as shown in the photos;
Shipping: INSURED via BARTOLINI\DPD courier, report any damages at pickup;
Provenance: From a private collection;
Sir William Jardine (1800–1874) was a renowned naturalist, ornithologist, and Scottish editor. He played a fundamental role in the dissemination of science in the Victorian era, making natural history accessible to a wide audience.
James Duncan (1804–1861) was an important Scottish naturalist, entomologist, and writer of the Victorian era
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The seller recommends that when collecting the shipment, you report any anomalies, damaged and/or opened packages to the courier. The insurance is not liable if these reports are not made. Thank you
Translated by Google TranslateType: contemporary hand-colored engravings (18), frontispiece, title and author portrait;
Support: Heavy paper;
Condition: Excellent inking, good preservation with slight traces of foxing and browning, signs of binding, all as shown in the photos;
Shipping: INSURED via BARTOLINI\DPD courier, report any damages at pickup;
Provenance: From a private collection;
Sir William Jardine (1800–1874) was a renowned naturalist, ornithologist, and Scottish editor. He played a fundamental role in the dissemination of science in the Victorian era, making natural history accessible to a wide audience.
James Duncan (1804–1861) was an important Scottish naturalist, entomologist, and writer of the Victorian era
Seller's Story
The seller recommends that when collecting the shipment, you report any anomalies, damaged and/or opened packages to the courier. The insurance is not liable if these reports are not made. Thank you
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Number of books
21
Subject
Animals
Book title
Lot. 21 sheets - "Entomology", British Butterflies
Author/ Illustrator
Sir William Jardine (1800 /1874) - James Duncan (1804 /1861)
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1848
Height
161 mm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
104 mm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
21
