An Introduction to the Natural History and Classification of Insects, in a Series of Familiar Letters. With Illustrative Engravings.

Published by Printed for Darton, Harvey, and Darton, London, 1816

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Natural history, educational and feminist writer Priscilla Wakefield's follow-up to her successful book 'Introduction to Botany, in a Series of Familiar Letters', first published in 1796, with 12 hand-coloured plates each with an opposing page featuring a list of the illustrations, pp. 192. First Edition. Rebound in brown stippled cloth, spine lettered in gilt. Duodecimo In very good condition, corners a little rubed with some foxing, binding firm and square.

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Title
An Introduction to the Natural History and Classification of Insects, in a Series of Familiar Letters. With Illustrative Engravings.
Author
Wakefield, Priscilla
Publisher
Printed for Darton, Harvey, and Darton, London
Publication year
1816
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition
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Insects, Natural History

Keoghs Books

Skipton, United Kingdom

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Founded in 1985 by Joseph Keogh, Keogh's Books is based in Skipton, a market-town in North Yorkshire. After more than 30 years trading in Leeds and The Cotswolds, the business was passed on to Joseph's daughter, Carmel, who benefitted from a lifetime surrounded by books, as well as her father's many years of experience and expertise. Please contact 01756 691987 or info@keoghsbooks.com with any enquiries, or to arrange viewings.

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