Lot 302
Entomology--Fowler, W.W.
Auction: 10 June 2009 at 12:00 BST
£1,025
Description
The coleoptera of the British Islands. London: L. Reeve, 1887-91. First edition, 5 volumes, 8vo, 180 hand-coloured lithographed plates, 2 uncoloured plates, contemporary maroon half morocco, gilt, a few small scrapes to binding
Footnote
Note: Fowler held the post of Secretary of the Royal Entomological Society for ten years, before, in 1901, he was made President. He was also for 38 years on the editorial panel of the Entomologist's Monthly Magazine.