genera insectorum linnaeus exemplified specimens de barbut (6 résultats)

Hardcover. Etat : About Very Good. James Barbut and James Newton (illustrateur). First Edition. (6), xvii, (3), 371, (20) pages. Complete with 20 hand-colored plates and 2 foldout black & white anatomical plates. Parallel text in both French and English. Both the printed French title page and the engraved English title page are present. All engravings were engraved by James Newton, from drawings by Barbut. James Barbut was an English artist and naturalist, who was an admirer of the work of Carl Linnaeus. The Natural History Museum, London holds 126 of the watercolors by Barbut that he painted for this book. The book is in about very good condition: the color engravings are clean and bright, with some minimal offsetting limited to the one folding plate; text pages are clean and supple, with minimal foxing, the spine leather is stripped, and boards are supported by the binding cords. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.

Etat : Good. [4], xvii, [3], 371, [20]; [4], xx, 101; xxvii, [1], 76, 3 additional engraved title pages (one hand-col), 22 (20 hand-col, 3 folding) + 25 (24 hand col) engraved plates. . HB. 3 parts, bound in two, 4to, uniform cont. half calf, recently sympathetically rebacked, gilt rules, blind-stamped, decorative shell motif to compartments, original leather title pices preserved, marbled boards (rubbed), endpapers and edges. Occasional minor spotting and offsetting. Vg. Provenance: Armorial book plate of William Battell, together with ownership inscription noting purchase date of 1799, and price of each volume ('1:9:0' and '1:0:0'); also with manuscript note in his hand outlining the characters of the seven orders of insects pasted to flyleaf; Armorial bookplate of H.F. Davies, Elmley Castle. First editions. Parallel English / French text. Genera Insectorum with engraved title in English (with hand-coloured engraving), printed title in French; Genera Vermium with engraved title to Pt I in French, printed title in English; Pt II engraved title only (in English). Scarce, particularly as a set, and with both parts of Genera Vermium.Nissen ZBI 220 + 221.

27 x 22,5 cm. Mit gestochenem Titel, 20 (1 gefalt.) kolor. Kupfertafeln und 2 gest. Schema-Falttafeln. 2 Bll., XVII S., 1 Bl., 371 S., 10 Bll. Leder der Zeit. Exlibris auf Innendeckel und fragemnt. Exilris auf Vorsatz. Tafeln und Textblätter sauber und frisch erhalten. Einband mit Gebrauchsspuren. Rücken erneurt. Fragment des orig. Rückenleders liegt bei. Schlagworte: Insekten, Fauna, Käfer, Schmetterlinge, Entomologie Sprache: Deutsch 3500 gr.

London, Jacques Dixwell, 1781. 4to. Fine contemp. full mottled calf. Richly gilt spine, titlelabel with gilt lettering. Gilt borders on covers. Engraved English title as frontispiece. (4),XVII,(2),371,(20) pp., 20 fine engraved and handcoloured plates and 2 large folded uncoloured engraved plates. English and French text in two columns. Fine and clean with protective tissue guards. On good paper. First edition. - Nissen ZBI, 220.

Londres, J.Dixwell ., 1781. 4to (280 x 225mm). pp. (4), xvii, (3), 371, (20), with 1 engraved frontispiece, 20 (1 folded) finely hand-coloured engraved plates and 2 plain folded plates. Recent half cloth, spine with gilt label. The English and French text is printed in double columns. James Barbut (fl. 1776-1799) was a British naturalist and painter. He exhibited paintings at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. The original drawings for the above work were purchased by the Natural History Museum in London in 2000. The delicately handcoloured plates depict 299 insects. This attractive work is very similar to Harris' 'Exposition of English Insects', first published in the previous year. No details of the life and circumstances of James Barbut appear to have been recorded.Nissen ZBI, 220.

Leather Bound. Etat : New. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1781. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Pages: - 482, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 482.