SYSTEMA ENTOMOLOGIAE, sistens insectorum classes, ordines, genera, species, adiectis synonymis, locis, descriptionibus, observationibus.
Flensburgi et Lipsiae: in Officina Libraria Kortii, 1775. First Edition. Hardcover. Octavo (8vo). Very good condition. Item #020418
xxxii, 832 pages of text. Contemporary half calf binding with paper-covered boards; boards heavily worn and rubbed, and spine with one small hole near to top. Spine with five raised bands and spine label. Small ink stain affecting the margin of a dozen pages; minor soiling, and a few pages with a small corner torn off. An important work describing many insects, including Australian and New Zealand specimens, collected during Cook's voyages. PROVENANCE: bookplate of Konrad Littorin (1881-1953) on the front endpaper, as well as a wax seal with possible initials T.C. Additionally, on the bottom edge of the closed pages is written in an old hand: Dalhyddan. BIBLIOGRAPHY: Hagen I, 220; Horn-Schenkling 6195. HEIGHT: 20cm. First edition.
Price: $2,500.00