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The butterflies of Europe. 4 vols. (2 text and 2 plate volumes). …

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Spuler,A. The butterflies of Europe. 4 vols. (2 text and 2 plate volumes). Stgt., Schweizerbart 1908-10. 4°. With 155 chromolithogr. plates and 505 text ills. oilwdbde. (1 spine renewed, 1 vol. gel. torn, signs of wear). Nissen ZBI, 1973 f. - This comprehensive work was published as the 3rd edition (vol. 4 as 2nd edition) of E. Hoffmann's "Die Groß-Schmetterlinge Europas". The 4th volume contains only plates with illustrations of caterpillars. - Vol. 4 title in copy a. without d. Series title. - Signs of wear, some spotting, some stains to title and edges. Title, a.o. margin.

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Spuler,A. The butterflies of Europe. 4 vols. (2 text and 2 plate volumes). Stgt., Schweizerbart 1908-10. 4°. With 155 chromolithogr. plates and 505 text ills. oilwdbde. (1 spine renewed, 1 vol. gel. torn, signs of wear). Nissen ZBI, 1973 f. - This comprehensive work was published as the 3rd edition (vol. 4 as 2nd edition) of E. Hoffmann's "Die Groß-Schmetterlinge Europas". The 4th volume contains only plates with illustrations of caterpillars. - Vol. 4 title in copy a. without d. Series title. - Signs of wear, some spotting, some stains to title and edges. Title, a.o. margin.

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