Natural History Of Insects Comp. After Réaumur, Geoffroy &c; By Mr. De Tigny Paris 1828

A rare and beautiful set of books on Insects in 10 Volumes In 16 complete with color plates (114). Copy in full sheepskin, smooth spine decorated with gilded irons, black leather title and volume number. , Bookseller, rue Hautefeuille on the corner The color plates are sought after because they are rare, which makes a difference with the other copies and different editions in black and white. "Natural History of Insects composed after Réaumur, Geoffroy, Degéer, Roesel, Linné, Fabricius, and the best works which have appeared on this part; written following the method of Olivier and decorated with figures drawn from nature. By FGT De Tigny, Member of the Natural History Society of Paris; third edition, revised, increased and brings current knowledge to a level, by MFE Guérin; Member of the Natural History Society of Paris and several other learned societies. Printed in Paris, at Roret, Libraire, rue Hautefeuille, at the corner of that of Battoir. 1828. A beautiful book introducing entomology well before the famous Augustin Fabre... Charming copy in fair condition given the fragility of the leathers and bindings from this period...