PAPILLONS ET CHENILLES - ALBUM DE DESSINS (1881-1882)
79... Lot 141
result :
Not available
Estimate :
Subscribers only
PAPILLONS ET CHENILLES - ALBUM DE DESSINS (1881-1882)
79 pages decorated with pen-and-ink drawings on tracing paper of butterflies and caterpillars, each tracing bordered with a green satin ribbon (some missing). Followed by a 14-page alphabetical table.
The title page is dated "November and December 1881". It features a fine drawing of a monkey in a palm tree fighting with a snake. The second part, devoted to moths, is dated "January and February 1882". All specimens are named.
27.5 x 44 cm. Half-bound, spine ribbed and decorated with flowers. Stains and brown spots.
Sold by designation
We use cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience, perform site traffic analysis, and deliver content and advertisements most relevant to your interests.
Cookie management:
By allowing these cookies, you agree to the deposit, reading and use of tracking technologies necessary for their proper functioning. Read more about our privacy policy.