Lot n° 174  | Auction 519

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SCHAEFFER, Jacob Christian (1718-1790) - Elementa Entomologica cum Appendice. Einleitung in die Insectenkenntnis mit einem Nachtrage. Ratisbona: [s.e.], 1780. The third edition of Schaeffer's important work on insects which includes the additional 5 entries in the appendix. The text and plates are divided into 4 sections, describing the structure and appearance of insects, their classification and taxonomic groupings, and the instruments and methods used to study them. 4to (290 x 200mm). 140 finely handcoloured plates, good internal condition. Contemporary half calf over marbled boards, gilt title on spine, blue speckled edges (some wear). Provenance: Rappaport, Rome (bookseller's ticket).


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