Say, Thomas. "American Entomology, or Description of the Insects of North America." 1824-25, Philadelphia, Vol. I-II bound as one, lacking Volume III. 8vo, contemporary calf with gilt spine, 36 hand colored plates. Condition:Water damage to back cover with significant warping and lifting of leather. Damage to inner pages variable. Some show dampstains around all edges, others hardly any. No bleeding of ink on plates, although the ink has caused some toning of facing pages (usually the tissue). Binding is still tight, most damage is to covers, including hinges.
Say, Thomas. "American Entomology, or Description of the Insects of North America." 1824-25, Philadelphia, Vol. I-II bound as one, lacking Volume III. 8vo, contemporary calf with gilt spine, 36 hand colored plates. Condition:Water damage to back cover with significant warping and lifting of leather. Damage to inner pages variable. Some show dampstains around all edges, others hardly any. No bleeding of ink on plates, although the ink has caused some toning of facing pages (usually the tissue). Binding is still tight, most damage is to covers, including hinges.
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