HUDSON, G.V.

The Butterflies and Moths of New Zealand Together with Supplement

Wellington: Ferguson & Osborn, 1928. 4to. Half Morocco. 2 vols. pp.xi,386. Coloured frontispiece, 9 b&w 'plates and explanations' of diagrams, 51 coloured plates of the various species, closed tear on one plate, with tape mark on verso. Original half red morocco, minor wear at bottom of spine. Fore-edge uneven due to the different paper quality of the plates at the end. A good complete copy of this classic and monumental work, still the best on the subject today. Together with matching format supplement containing 10 coloured plates, (1939). In original maroon cloth and boards. A good set, which is hard to find of this iconic work. Good. Item #013156

Price: $1,600.00 NZD