British Moths and their Transformations

arranged and illustrated in a series of plates by H. N. Humphreys, esq.

with characters and descriptions by J. O. Westwood, esq. F.L. S. sec. of the Entomological Society, 

in two volumes.  Two volume set

published by Thomas Sanderson, 77, Fleet street. London

1857

Books measure 11 1/4" by 9"

green with gold decorations leather bindings have wear, edge wear, bumped/worn corners, rubbing, scuffing, wear along spine edges.  vol 2 has some splitting along front spine edge.  spine faded to a neutral brown color.  names /writing on endpapers. book plate/presentation plate to Mr Samuel Woods( Original owner ?)  from Church of Holy Trinity, Middleton.   also coat of arms plate on blank page.  pages overall very good/clean with light yellowing/age toning.  great reading/reference/study/decorating/gift.. books would look great on your home library/office bookshelf.  please look at the photographs

loc. upstairs hall.. yes.