William Spence; William Kirby — An Introduction to Entomology

London, Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans & Roberts, 1859. Cloth. An uncommon copy of the 7th edition, in original gilt decorated cloth. An uncommon copy of the seventh edition.Bound in original green cloth, with gilt motif to front board. A popular and accessible entomology title, that saw its first edition in 1815, reprinted with red advert endpapers.Composed by entomologists William Kirby and William Spence, and originally published in 4 volumes. Bound in original green cloth. Externally, very smart. Bumping to extremities. Small tear to tail. The odd marks to boards. Slight fading to spine. Hinges starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean, with the odd spot, crease and handling mark. Bookseller stamps to front free endpaper and front blank. Ink inscription to front blank. Bookseller sticker to rear paste down. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .