Esper E.J.C.
Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur mit Beschreibungen, Leipzig, Weigel, 1829-1839
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Esper (E. Joh. Chr.)
Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur mit Beschreibungen.
Published in Leipzig, Th. Weigel [1829-39]. 4to. Contemporary half calf with gilt spine. Second edition of this lepidopterology classic. 8 text volumes and 2 atlas-volumes. With 265 (of 441) beautifully hand-colored copperplates. Without the plates of parts IV and V, else complete copy. - Few plates browned. Altogether well-preserved and decorative set. Horn/Schenkling 6085. - Nissen 1316. Sold.
Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur mit Beschreibungen.
Published in Leipzig, Th. Weigel [1829-39]. 4to. Contemporary half calf with gilt spine. Second edition of this lepidopterology classic. 8 text volumes and 2 atlas-volumes. With 265 (of 441) beautifully hand-colored copperplates. Without the plates of parts IV and V, else complete copy. - Few plates browned. Altogether well-preserved and decorative set. Horn/Schenkling 6085. - Nissen 1316. Sold.
