This is is a first edition hardcover book titled "British Pyralid and Plume Moths" by Bryan Patrick Beirne, published by Frederick Warne in 1952. The book is a comprehensive descriptive history of all the British species of Moths of the Families Pyralidae, Pterophoridae and Orneodidae.

Featuring 405 detailed illustrations and information on various species. The leather-bound and gilded hardback adds to the book's aesthetic appeal, making it a valuable addition to any collector's library of nature and moth-related literature.

Note also the lovely dedication as it possible being from the distinguished naturalist - Henry Boreham .

Lovely condition throughout .