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The natural history of British insects; explaining them in their several states, with the periods of their transformations, their food, oeconomy, &c. Together with the history of such minute insects as require investigation by the microscope. The whole illustrated by coloured figures, designed and executed from living specimens. 16 vols.

London: Printed for the author, 1792 –1813.

Includes a total of 576 plates, of which 568 were colored.

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Entry Number#9087
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Publication place: London