M. V. Brian — Ants

London, Collins, 1977. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this illustrated study on ants by M. V. Brian from 'The New Naturalist' series, in the original dust wrapper. The first edition, first impression. Illustrated with two coloured plates, sixteen monochrome plates, and monochrome vignettes. Collated, complete. Volume 59 of 'The New Naturalist' series. This study of ants was written by M. V. Brian, explores the lives of ants, discussing their relationships with other insects, their anatomy, eating habits, the roles of working ants and much more. In the publisher's original cloth with the original unclipped dust wrapper. In the publisher's original cloth with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally lovely. The wrap is excellent with minor handing marks to the rear, and publisher's attached brodart wrinkled in places. Internally firmly bound with clean and bright pages. Fine . Ill.: None stated. Fine/Near Fine.