The practical entomologist [Walsh, B.D. ed.] — The practical entomologist. Volumes I-II (all published).

1865-1867 iv, 128, iv, 122 p., 4to, near contemporary grained half calf over marbled boards. Gilt title on spine. Edges speckled. Small blindstamps on some leaf margins, bookplates on front and rear paste-down, rear cover detached, otherwise a good complete, rare original set. The first issue of this monthly was subtitled "Published...for gratuitous distribution among farmers and agriculturists. From the 6th issue it became "Published...for the dissemination of valuable knowledge among Agriculturists and Horticulturists". Remaining, to a large extent, a philantropical publication it folded after two volumes because of lack of funds.