Buy this book on-line Constant, Alf : Histoire Naturelle des PapillonsDesloges, Editeur, 4, rue Croix-des-Petits-Champs, Paris, 1850
180 pages (complete). In French throughout. A RARE first edition of Constant's "Papillons". Some pages are still uncut. The book is in benign and placid condition. The spine has been repaired with a leather strip. The covers have wear, tanning and rubbing from storage and age. The covers are secure and amiable. Within, there is a signature from a previous owner (Georges van Son - the much regarded etymologist at the Transvaal Museum). Black and white illustrations. The delight is to be found in the freshness, cleanliness and clarity of the pages. The illustrations are clean and very clear. The pages are certain, very generous, a little worn, expectant and benevolent. fk. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Softcover. Jacket: No Jacket Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Constant, Alf : Histoire Naturelle des Papillons. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including livres illustrées, rare books, libri rari, first editions and fine bindings. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |