The Insect (L'insecte) | with 140 Illustrations by Giacomelli
Michelet, Jules [Jules Michelet (21 August 1798 - 9 February 1874) was a French historian and writer]. Illustrated by Hector Giacomelli (April 1 1822 - December 1, 1904), was a French watercolorist, engraver and illustrator, best known for his paintings of birds. [Translated by W. H. Davenport Adams].
(Book #ID 120649)
Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons, 35-36 Paternoster Row, London Edition 1875. 1875.
Translation of the famous work L'insecte, originally published in France in 1858. Superior edition hard back binding in publisher's original gilt entomological decorated conker brown cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt and black back and front, all page edges gilt, bevelled edges. Quarto. 10'' x 7''. Contains (xii), 368 pp with 140 illustrations drawn by Giacomelli and engraved by others. Small 'Faculty of Art' stamp to the verso of the title page, fox splashes to the early leaves, rubbing to the corners and across the spine ends and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.
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