1796, ISBN: a5b52804936529bae001b0e15772b513

[SC: 9.06], [PU: London for the author and for F. and C. Rivington -1813], 16 vols in 8 complete set, 8vo, 576 hand-coloured copper plates, some upper hinges split but still firm, some li… Plus…

[SC: 9.06], [PU: London for the author and for F. and C. Rivington -1813], 16 vols in 8 complete set, 8vo, 576 hand-coloured copper plates, some upper hinges split but still firm, some light offsetting and sporadic foxing, mostly light but heavier in a few instances and in the main, not affecting plates; contemporary green morocco gilt, all edges gilt, a very handsome set. MP22 The work that established Donovan's reputation. Each volume contains high quality plates illustrating the life-cycles of the insects, which he often drew from life. It was initially intended to consist of 10 volumes, but he later added a further six. Edward Donovan (1768-1837) was an avid collector of natural history specimens purchased mainly at auctions of specimens from voyages of exploration. He was a fellow of the Linnean Society and the Wernerian Society which gave him access to the best collections and libraries in London. It was quite common for private collectors to open small public museums, and in 1807 he founded the London Museum and Institute of Natural History. Nissen, ZBI 1142., Books<

2018, ISBN: a5b52804936529bae001b0e15772b513

[PU: durch den Autor, London], -Vol. V:   110 pages, VII p. index and errata, coloured figures: 145 - 180-Vol. VI:    86 pages, VII p. index and errata, coloured figures: 181 - 216-Vol. V… Plus…

[PU: durch den Autor, London], -Vol. V:   110 pages, VII p. index and errata, coloured figures: 145 - 180-Vol. VI:    86 pages, VII p. index and errata, coloured figures: 181 - 216-Vol. VII:   96 pages, VII p. index and errata, coloured figures: 217 - 252-Vol. VIII:  88 pages, VI p. index and errata, coloured figures: 253 - 288 --- Edward Donovan:Natural History of British Insectsexplaining them in their several states, with the periods of their transformations, their food, oeconomy, etctogether with the history of such minute insects as require investigation by the microscope.The whole illustrated by coloured figures designed and executed from living specimensVolume 5 - 8 Verlagsfrischer, bibliophil ausgestatteter Faksimile-Reprint:Gedruckt auf einem schönen alterungsbeständigen und säurefreien Werkdruckpapier, das den Originaleindruck am besten wiedergibt.Gebunden als robuste Bibliotheksversion in Ganzleinen mit Rückengoldprägung.Bibliophil ausgestattet mit rundem Rücken und Lesebändchen.Ein dem Stil der Zeit entsprechender Umschlag wurde auf dem Vorderdeckel aufgezogen. --- 25,7 x 17,8 cm<

2018, ISBN: a5b52804936529bae001b0e15772b513

[PU: durch den Autor, London], -Vol. IX:   78 pages, VI p. index and address, coloured figures: 289 - 324-Vol.  X:    95 pages, VII p. index, coloured figures: 325 - 360-Vol. XI:   100 pa… Plus…

[PU: durch den Autor, London], -Vol. IX:   78 pages, VI p. index and address, coloured figures: 289 - 324-Vol.  X:    95 pages, VII p. index, coloured figures: 325 - 360-Vol. XI:   100 pages, XVII p. advertisement, index and erratum, coloured figures: 361 - 396-Vol. XII:  102 pages, VI p. index, coloured figures: 397 - 432 --- Edward Donovan:Natural History of British Insectsexplaining them in their several states, with the periods of their transformations, their food, oeconomy, etctogether with the history of such minute insects as require investigation by the microscope.The whole illustrated by coloured figures designed and executed from living specimensVolume 9 - 12 Verlagsfrischer, bibliophil ausgestatteter Faksimile-Reprint:Gedruckt auf einem schönen alterungsbeständigen und säurefreien Werkdruckpapier, das den Originaleindruck am besten wiedergibt.Gebunden als robuste Bibliotheksversion in Ganzleinen mit Rückengoldprägung.Bibliophil ausgestattet mit rundem Rücken und Lesebändchen.Ein dem Stil der Zeit entsprechender Umschlag wurde auf dem Vorderdeckel aufgezogen. --- 25,7 x 17,8 cm<

1796, ISBN: a5b52804936529bae001b0e15772b513

[SC: 9.58], [PU: London For the author and for F. and C. Rivington -1813], 16 vols in 8 complete set, 8vo, 576 hand-coloured copper plates, contemporary green morocco gilt, all edges gilt… Plus…

[SC: 9.58], [PU: London For the author and for F. and C. Rivington -1813], 16 vols in 8 complete set, 8vo, 576 hand-coloured copper plates, contemporary green morocco gilt, all edges gilt, a fine set. The work that established Donovan's reputation. Each volume contains high quality plates illustrating the life-cycles of the insects, which he often drew from life. It was initially intended to consist of 10 volumes, but he later added a further six. Edward Donovan (1768-1837) was an avid collector of natural history specimens purchased mainly at auctions of specimens from voyages of exploration. He was a fellow of the Linnean Society and the Wernerian Society which gave him access to the best collections and libraries in London. It was quite common for private collectors to open small public museums, and in 1807 he founded the London Museum and Institute of Natural History. Nissen, ZBI 1142., Books<

1837, ISBN: a5b52804936529bae001b0e15772b513

London, For the author and for F. and C. Rivington, 1796-1813. . 16 vols in 8 complete set, 8vo, 576 hand-coloured copper plates, contemporary green morocco gilt, all edges gilt, a fine … Plus…

London, For the author and for F. and C. Rivington, 1796-1813. . 16 vols in 8 complete set, 8vo, 576 hand-coloured copper plates, contemporary green morocco gilt, all edges gilt, a fine set. The work that established Donovan's reputation. Each volume contains high quality plates illustrating the life-cycles of the insects, which he often drew from life. It was initially intended to consist of 10 volumes, but he later added a further six. Edward Donovan (1768-1837) was an avid collector of natural history specimens purchased mainly at auctions of specimens from voyages of exploration. He was a fellow of the Linnean Society and the Wernerian Society which gave him access to the best collections and libraries in London. It was quite common for private collectors to open small public museums, and in 1807 he founded the London Museum and Institute of Natural History. Nissen, ZBI 1142., 0<