The African Rhopalocera (The Macrolepidoptera of the World: A systematic description of the hitherto known macrolepidoptera - Vol 13 - Fauna Exotica)

Published by Alfred Kernen Verlag, Stuttgart, 1925

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613 pages (complete). TEXT ONLY NO PLATES. A generously, avidly owned copy. From the library of Roy Hew Russell Stevenson whose most interesting ex-libris plate is on the front pastedown. Stevenson was a well-connected, diligent lepidopterist who is known as the first to put some order to Rhodesian butterflies. Included is correspondence of lepidopterist concerns, addressed to Stevenson, from Dr Patrick Roche (Senior Pathologist in Charge Forensic Science Laboratory at Oshodi in Nigeria, and from Elliot Pinhey, who became an illustrious lepidopterist as a specialist in African butterflies and odonates. Attached to a frontispage is a map of Southern Rhodesia which is marked and annotated by Stevenson. Captain Stevenson also signed the early pages several times. Rebound by Stevenson whose initials are stamped at the bottom of the spine. Half leather. The leathered corners and spine are worn, scuffed, marked. The boards are also scuffed, marked, with shelving, stacking and handling wear. The contents bear evidence of repeated use throughout. There are annotations. There are storage, age-related marks throughout. Paper-trims are worn. The pages are relaxed. Here and there Stevenson has inserted further notes both typed and handwritten. Despite all the distractions, the pages are clear, generally clean. They are assured and confident, diligent, magisterial in aspect and reality, bold and benevolent, bountiful and amenable. Please note that due to the weight of the book, should the book need be posted to the outside of South Africa, extra postal charges may be required. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. …

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Title
The African Rhopalocera (The Macrolepidoptera of the World: A systematic description of the hitherto known macrolepidoptera - Vol 13 - Fauna Exotica)
Author
Seitz, Dr Adalbert
Publisher
Alfred Kernen Verlag, Stuttgart
Publication year
1925
Condition
Fair
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No Jacket
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First Edition.
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Chapter 1 trades out of three premises that are all in the Johannesburg area. Our emphasis is providing quality books at highly competitive prices. A large (and continuously growing) selection of our books are listed on various websites on the internet. We post on a daily basis to all parts of the world. All our books are parcelled in tissue paper, bubble wrap, card board and strong brown paper. If the book has a dust jacket it is provided with a protective cellophane sleeve. We supply a tracking number on every parcel that we post. We specialise in Modern First Editions, Rhodesiana, Africana and other rare and out of print books. We are always looking to buy interesting and unusual books and libraries in Johannesburg and Cape Town. We are prepared to travel within the greater Johannesburg and Cape Town area if the quantity warrants it.…

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