John Curtis

Lot 409: CURTIS,

Name: CURTIS,
Brand: Christie's
SKU: bekhl32crl

Est: $4,650 USD - $7,750 USD

Christie'sLondon, United KingdomNovember 22, 2002

Item Overview

Description

John (1791-1862). British Entomology; being illustrations of the genera of insects found in Great Britain and Ireland, London: printed for the author, 1823-1840. 8 volumes, 8o (244 x 148mm.). 769 (of 770) hand-coloured engraved plates. (Lacking one plate and subscribers' list, occasional light spotting). Contemporary green half morocco, gilt-lettered spines, top edges gilt, others uncut. (Extremities rubbed). Provenance : Thomas A. Nelson (bookplates). FIRST EDITION. Brunet II, 447; Nissen ZBI 1000. (8).

Artist or Maker

John Curtis

Auction Details

FINE PRINTED BOOKS INCLUDING TRAVEL AND NATURAL HISTORY

Christie's

November 22, 2002, 12:00 AM EST

85 Old Brompton Road, London, LDN, SW7 3LD, UK

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