A Monograph of the British Neuroptera (Fly Fishing)
by Frederick James Killington
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Frederick, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
The Ray Society, 1936. Hardcover. Very Good. 0x0x0. First edition of Frederick James Killington's landmark study of British neuroptera. Two volumes complete. Bound in brown cloth with gilt Ray Society initials to front panels and gilt lettering to spine panels. Includes 15 plates of species in both volumes, some in full color. Signatures of noted American entomologist Henry Townes to both front pastedowns. His copies. Vol. I: 289 pp. plus plates. Vol II: 306 pp. plus plates. Two at 9" x 5 3/4". Both volumes tight and otherwise unmarked with light bumping to corners and slight wrinkling to heads and tails of spine panels. A presentable set. Additional shipping charges will apply to international sales. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.A presentable set of an important fly fishing resource.
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- Bookseller
- Midnight Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 375318
- Title
- A Monograph of the British Neuroptera (Fly Fishing)
- Author
- Frederick James Killington
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- The Ray Society
- Date Published
- 1936
- Size
- 0x0x0
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Midnight Books
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Frederick, Maryland
About Midnight Books
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