Métamorphoses moeurs et instincts des insectes (insectes, myriapodes, arachnides, crustacés)

First edition.
Publisher's binding in half red shagreen, spine with four raised bands decorated with triple gilt and blind compartments enhanced at their centers with a gilt fleuron, slight traces of rubbing on the spine which also has a small angular lack at foot, blind fillet frames on red paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns of cream watered silk with marginal soiling, all edges gilt.
Work illustrated with 200 figures in the text as well as 40 plates printed separately.
Fine interior condition.