Charming hand-coloured plates. A handsomely bound copy of this classic of British natural history, illustrated with 71 hand-coloured plates of butt...

Superb lithograph by the master of the format. "In comparison with their variety and brilliance, much Art Deco illustration seems pallid and const...

A scarce treasure for the collector' (Dunbar).Published in Paul Gerard's series Cream and Gold Presents appropriate for marriage, birthday and fes...

Important history of entomology. This important history of entomology, abundantly described and beautifully illustrated, is the first book on exoti...

First edition; 2 vols, 4to; 124 hand-coloured plates, occasional mild spotting otherwise very good; contemporary half green calf, maroon lettering...

With over 500 hand-coloured plates. The work that established Donovan's reputation. Each volume contains high quality plates illustrating the life-...

Superb engravings which depict the metamorphoses of South American insects and the exotic plants on which they feed.Maria Sybilla, daughter of the...

Superb engravings which depict the metamorphoses of South American insects and the exotic plants on which they feed.Maria Sybilla, daughter of the...

A fine group of Chinese export watercolours showing flowers and butterflies.Pith came into use for painting to satisfy the increasing demand for s...

Morris was the rector of Nunburnholme and a distinguished naturalist although he was never able to accept the theory of evolution. A very pleasant...