DONOVAN, Edward. The Natural History of British Insects; explaining them in their several states...in ten volumes . London: by Bye & Law, for the Author F. & C. Rivington, 1802-1793-1801. 10 volumes in 5, 8° (234 x 140mm.), 360 engraved plates, most coloured by hand (lacks half-title in volume I, 1 text leaf in volume II with small marginal tear; a few foremargins shaved, occasional spotting). Contemporary diced russia gilt, uniform with lot...above. Second issue of volume I, first issue volumes II-X. Donovan originally intended this work to be complete in 10 volumes, but following a break of several years after the publication of the tenth volume, he decided to continue until sixteen in all were issued. Nissen ZBI 1142; Lisney 353, 357, 360, 362, 365, 369, 372, 375, 378, 381. (5)
DONOVAN, Edward. The Natural History of British Insects; explaining them in their several states...in ten volumes . London: by Bye & Law, for the Author F. & C. Rivington, 1802-1793-1801. 10 volumes in 5, 8° (234 x 140mm.), 360 engraved plates, most coloured by hand (lacks half-title in volume I, 1 text leaf in volume II with small marginal tear; a few foremargins shaved, occasional spotting). Contemporary diced russia gilt, uniform with lot...above. Second issue of volume I, first issue volumes II-X. Donovan originally intended this work to be complete in 10 volumes, but following a break of several years after the publication of the tenth volume, he decided to continue until sixteen in all were issued. Nissen ZBI 1142; Lisney 353, 357, 360, 362, 365, 369, 372, 375, 378, 381. (5)
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