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The Butterflies of New England; with Original Descriptions of One Hundred and Six Species, accompanied by ten Lithographic plates, in which are given at least two hand-colored figures of each Species
by Maynard, C.J
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Dover, New Hampshire, United States
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About This Item
Newtonville, MA: C.J. Maynard, Publisher. Cloth. Good. Folio. no date, circa 1886. Brown cloth. Folio. iv, 78 pp., plus 10 plates with color illustrations, all present as called for. A description of the various species of butterflies found in New England, accompanied by color illustrations. With discussion of their dimensions, habits, etc. GOOD condition, ex-library. Perhaps not in original cloth binding, as a presentation/dedication to the library from the donor is printed in gilt on the front cover. Remains of label at the lower spine. Library stamp and notation on the title page, with a stamp on the inside rear cover. General fading, some scuffing and soiling to the covers. Cloth scuffed and frayed along the extremities. Paper rather toned in the interior. Some ghosting of images/ink to the opposite pages of a few illustrations. Minor soiling in the interior. Small stain to the top fore edge of one page.
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- Mare Booksellers
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- 012676
- Title
- The Butterflies of New England; with Original Descriptions of One Hundred and Six Species, accompanied by ten Lithographic plates, in which are given at least two hand-colored figures of each Species
- Author
- Maynard, C.J
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- C.J. Maynard, Publisher
- Place of Publication
- Newtonville, MA
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- Bookseller catalogs
- Natural History;
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