ISBN10: 0520229630, ISBN13: 9780520229631, [publisher: University of California Press] Hardcover
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University of California Press 2000 1st Hardcover Very good in Acceptable jacket Size: 283 x 215 mm; This entertaining and informative book traces the history of butterfly collection in Britain from the seventeenth century, when the study of natural history had its beginnings. Our knowledge of butterflies is the result of four hundred years of collection and study. However, butterfly collecting is a controversial subject today, and given the present state of butterfly populations, indiscriminate gathering of specimens can no longer be justified. In addition to giving a history of butterfly collecting in Britain, this beautifully illustrated volume describes the equipment used and gives brief biographies of 101 deceased lepidopterists. The book is generously laced with anecdotes and quotations, and includes many contemporary monochrome portraits, accounts of selected species of historical interest, and an appraisal of the effects of collecting and of current conservation policies. Appendixes list all the British and Irish butterflies with their earlier, often confusing, and sometimes fanciful vernacular names, and provide a chronological account of entomological societies, publications, and significant events in the canon of British entomology. The Aurelian Legacy is a fascinating account of the men and women who have made valuable contributions to our knowledge of British butterflies and of their early and often complex history. It is not only a good read but also an ...

ISBN10: 0520229630, ISBN13: 9780520229631, [publisher: University of California Press] Hardcover First Edition This entertaining and informative book traces the history of butterfly collection in Britain from the seventeenth century, when the study of natural history had its beginnings. Our knowledge of butterflies is the result of four hundred years of collection and study. However, butterfly collecting is a controversial subject today, and given the present state of butterfly populations, indiscriminate gathering of specimens can no longer be justified. In addition to giving a history of butterfly collecting in Britain, this beautifully illustrated volume describes the equipment used and gives brief biographies of 101 deceased lepidopterists. The book is generously laced with anecdotes and quotations, and includes many contemporary monochrome portraits, accounts of selected species of historical interest, and an appraisal of the effects of collecting and of current conservation policies. Appendixes list all the British and Irish butterflies with their earlier, often confusing, and sometimes fanciful vernacular names, and provide a chronological account of entomological societies, publications, and significant events in the canon of British entomology.The Aurelian Legacy is a fascinating account of the men and women who have made valuable contributions to our knowledge of British butterflies and of their early and often complex history. It is not only a good read ...
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USA: University of California Press, Date: 2000. 1st. Hardcover. Very good/Acceptable. 283 x 215 mm. NO. This entertaining and informative book traces the history of butterfly collection in Britain from the seventeenth century, when the study of natural history had its beginnings. Our knowledge of butterflies is the result of four hundred years of collection and study. However, butterfly collecting is a controversial subject today, and given the present state of butterfly populations, indiscriminate gathering of specimens can no longer be justified. In addition to giving a history of butterfly collecting in Britain, this beautifully illustrated volume describes the equipment used and gives brief biographies of 101 deceased lepidopterists. The book is generously laced with anecdotes and quotations, and includes many contemporary monochrome portraits, accounts of selected species of historical interest, and an appraisal of the effects of collecting and of current conservation policies. Appendixes list all the British and Irish butterflies with their earlier, often confusing, and sometimes fanciful vernacular names, and provide a chronological account of entomological societies, publications, and significant events in the canon of British entomology.The Aurelian Legacy is a fascinating account of the men and women who have made valuable contributions to our knowledge of British butterflies and of their early and often complex history. It is not only a good read but also an ...

ISBN10: 0520229630, ISBN13: 9780520229631, [publisher: University of California Press] Hardcover First Edition Hardback book (432 pages) with decorated endpapers with b/w and color reproductions/photographs. Light rubbing on dust jacket. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL CHARGE. Bookseller since 1995 (LL-Base2-1-Middle-L) rareviewbooks
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ISBN10: 0520229630, ISBN13: 9780520229631, [publisher: University of California Press] Hardcover Like New condition. Great condition, but not exactly fully crisp. The book may have been opened and read, but there are no defects to the book, jacket or pages.
[Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2001]

ISBN10: 0520229630, ISBN13: 9780520229631, [publisher: University of California Press] Hardcover Berkeley, 2001; blue cloth covered boards; mild spine edge wear; illustrated jacket with top edge wear; 4to, 9 3/4" to 12" tall; interior is clean and unmarked; 432 pages. Additional shipping charges may be requested
[South Lyon, MI, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2001]

Mar 05, 2001. New. Hardcover dj, new book, excellent condition! tt. ISBN 0520229630 9780520229631 [US]

ISBN10: 0520229630, ISBN13: 9780520229631, [publisher: University Of California, Berkeley] Hardcover First Edition Immaculate and tight, gift quality copy in unclipped dust jacket! 432pp., including bibliography and index. The order Lepidoptera. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
[Colorado Springs, CO, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2000]
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University of California Press 2001 hardcover Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Berkeley: University of California Press, Date: 2000. 1st . Hardcover. Fine/fine. With 42 color illustrations and 162 black & white. 2000. University of California Press ISBN 0520229630 US

ISBN10: 0520229630, ISBN13: 9780520229631, [publisher: University of California Press, Berkeley] Hardcover First Edition With 42 color illustrations and 162 black & white.
[Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2000]
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ISBN10: 0520229630, ISBN13: 9780520229631, [publisher: University of California Press] Hardcover 2000. Zoology, Insects. University of California Press. 432p., very good boards and dust jacket.
[Chicago, IL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2001]