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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Roland Trimen, assisted by James Henry Bowker.

South African Butterflies: A Monograph of the Extra-Tropical Species- Volume II. Erycinidae and Lycaeide. Volume III. Papilionidae and Hesperidae.

Published: Trubner & Co, Ludgate Hill-London, 1887/1889

Edition: First Editions

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Volumes II & III of South-African Butterflies: A Monograph of the Extra-Tropical Species.Written by Roland Trimen and assisted by James Henry Bowker.

Volume II Erycinidae and Lycaenidae, published by Trubner & Co-London. 1887.Original dark maroon cloth with gilt lettering to spine.242 pages text with three colour plates to rear.Many pages are uncut. Some intermittent spotting, and repairs to edges of boards.

Volume III Papilionidae and Hesperdidae, published by Trubner & Co-London.1889. Original dark maroon cloth with gilt lettering to spine. 438 pages text with three colour plates to rear. Many pages are uncut.Some intermittent spotting, some fishmoth nibbles to rear board.Owners name to inside blank of front endpapers.

Condition of colour plates very good, and overall good working copies of scarce volumes.

  • Jacket Condition: No Dustcover
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good Reading/Reference
  • Size: 17 X 26
  • Sold By: Quathlamba Winds Books
  • Contact Person: Ian & Yvonne Halford
  • Country: United Kingdom
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