Lot 54

[NATURAL HISTORY]. KIRBY, William Forsell (1844-1912). The Butterflies and Moths of Europe. London and New York: Cassell & Co. Ltd., [1903].

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Estimate: $200 - $300

Estimate$200 – $300

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[NATURAL HISTORY]. KIRBY, William Forsell (1844-1912). The Butterflies and Moths of Europe. London and New York: Cassell & Co. Ltd., [1903].

32 parts, 4to. 54 chromolithograph plates. Original pictorial wrappers printed in red (some edge wear).

[With:] KIRBY. European Butterflies and Moths. London and New York: Cassell & Co. Ltd., n.d. [1882?]. Part 16 only.

An early and significant work on etymology, first published in 1882 by William Kirby, a renowned entomologist who specialized in stick insects, naming nearly 70 species.

Property from the Estate of Peter Fortsas

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Lot 54

[NATURAL HISTORY]. KIRBY, William Forsell (1844-1912). The Butterflies and Moths of Europe. London and New York: Cassell & Co. Ltd., [1903].

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $200 - $300

Estimate$200 – $300

Status

Closed

[NATURAL HISTORY]. KIRBY, William Forsell (1844-1912). The Butterflies and Moths of Europe. London and New York: Cassell & Co. Ltd., [1903].

Property from the Estate of Peter Fortsas

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[NATURAL HISTORY]. KIRBY, William Forsell (1844-1912). The Butterflies and Moths of Europe. London and New York: Cassell & Co. Ltd., [1903].

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[NATURAL HISTORY]. KIRBY, William Forsell (1844-1912). The Butterflies and Moths of Europe. London and New York: Cassell & Co. Ltd., [1903].