$185.00
c.1870 Common British Moths of England - J. G. Wood | Illustrated With Hand-Colored Plates
A Victorian natural history volume devoted to the moths of England, written by Rev. J. G. Wood, one of the most popular natural history authors of the 19th century. This beautifully produced book is bound in rich red cloth, gilt-stamped with moth motifs on both the spine and upper board, and gilt edges.
Inside, the book is illustrated throughout with engraved plates, including multiple hand-colored plates depicting a wide variety of moth species in detail. Additional in-text wood engravings illustrate moths and caterpillars offering scientific insight.
Published in London by George Routledge and Sons, this volume makes a wonderful addition for collectors of entomology, natural history, and Victorian decorative bindings.
Binding remains solid with bright gilt to boards and spine. Gilt edges. Light toning. Pages clean with plates vivid and intact. Neat name inscription/date to title page. 186pp.
Condition: Very Good for age.
Size: 4 1/4” x 6 1/2”