Fabre's Book of Insects: retold from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos' Translation of "Souvenirs Entomologiques" by Mrs. R. Stawell
by Fabre, J.-H.; Stawell, R.; Detmold, E.H
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New York: Tudor Publishing Co., 1935. x, 271, 12 col plates. . HB. Fine copy in fine d/w with orig. publisher's box; box with minor wear to corners, one corner split with archival tape repair to inside. Rarely found with original box. Original owner's book-plate (Louis J. Synck).. New edition. First printing of the Tudor re-issue. Fine mounted colour plates by E.J. Detmold. Jean-Henri Fabre (1823-1915) was a French naturalist, entomologist, and author. He is best known for his observations of living insects and is considered by many to be the father of modern entomology. Fabre combines what he calls 'my passion for scientific truth' with accurate observations and an engaging style of writing, which has contributed to the lasting popularity of his work..
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- Pemberley Natural History Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- S26851
- Title
- Fabre's Book of Insects: retold from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos' Translation of "Souvenirs Entomologiques" by Mrs. R. Stawell
- Author
- Fabre, J.-H.; Stawell, R.; Detmold, E.H
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- Tudor Publishing Co.
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1935
- Keywords
- ABABOOKFAIR; ABABOOKFAIR 2019; General Entomology; PBFA
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Specialist Natural History Booksellers, providing a mail order service for individual, museums, research institutes, universities and libraries around the world. We supply new, used and antiquarian books on all aspects of natural history, particularly specialising in entomology.
Established 1989.
Website: www.pemberleybooks.com Searchable stock database and secure ordering
We also have a specialist bookshop in Iver (just west of London - easy to reach by train or car, and close to Heathrow Airport)
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