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Price: $1,750.00
Description: Westwood, J. O. Arcana Entomologica; or Illustrations of New, Rare, and Interesting Insects (2 vols.). London: William Smith. 1845. First edition. 8vo.
Newly bound in 1/2 red morocco, red cloth, raised bands, butterfly ornaments blind-stamped in panels within gilt and blind rules, t.e.g. by The Adolphus Bindery.
Complete - 96 plates. Plate #68 is repeated (as issued - in all copies). Plates shown with floral and botanical backgrounds - some with exotic flowers, like orchids, etc. - beautiful decorative plates - hand-colored lithos heightened with gum arabic. Former museum copy with small number stamp at front and a museum stamp on one text leaf - all plates clean and beautiful. Product Images (Click to Enlarge) Interested in this item?
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