Notes on Indian Ants; Descriptions of a New Species of Indian Aculeate Hymenoptera; Descriptions of a New Species of Bees

George Alexander James Rothney; Frederick Smith

Published by Entomological Society 1875-1895, London, 1875

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Four essays on scientific discoveries regarding ants, bees and other insects, signed by respected entomologist George Rothney. Four essays in a half calf binding. Inscribed by the author George Alexander James Rothney to the first blank page and first page of text. Illustrated with 2 plates to the rear of the volume; plates I and II from the 1875 volume of The Transactions of the Entomological Society of London. This volume contains essays and plates taken from the volumes of The Transactions of the Entomological Society of London by George Alexander James Rothney (1849-1922) and Frederick Smith (1805-1879): XIII. Notes on Indian ants by George Alexander James Rothney (1889, Part III) VIII. Notes on Indian ants by George Alexander James Rothney (1895, Part II) IV. Descriptions of a new species of Indian Aculeate Hymenoptera, collected by George A. James Rothney by Frederick Smith (1875, Part I) V. Descriptions of a new species of Bees belonging to the genus Nomia of Latreille by Frederick Smith (1875, Part I) Rothney and Smith were both zealous collectors. Rothney formed an extensive collection of Oriental Hymenoptera during his travels in India; his library and collection were later donated to the Hope Entomological Collections. Smith was, for a time, the Curator of the Collections and Library of The Entomological Society of London; he also arranged the Hymenoptera collection for the Zoology Department of the British Museum. Smith was the first entomologist to publish descriptions of more than a hundred ant species that still hold validity. In a half calf binding. Externally, somewhat rubbed to the spine and extremities, with some faint marks to the boards. Front hinge is starting but holds firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for the odd spot. Very Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Notes on Indian Ants; Descriptions of a New Species of Indian Aculeate Hymenoptera; Descriptions of a New Species of Bees
• Publisher: Entomological Society 1875-1895, London
• Publication Date: 1875
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: E. Smith
• Condition: Very Good
• Signed: signed by author
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Natural Sciences