Description

Antique copy of British Insects by Arthur O. Cooke, published by Thomas Nelson & Sons as part of their popular “Shown to the Children” educational series. — This charming natural history volume is illustrated throughout with photographs by Harold Bastin, including colour plates and black-and-white illustrations depicting a wide variety of British insects.

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The “Shown to the Children” series was produced during the early 20th century and aimed to introduce young readers to natural history, science, geography, and other subjects through accessible text and attractive illustrations. — British Insects remains one of the more desirable titles in the series amongst collectors of antique children’s books and natural history works.

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The book covers numerous British insect species and includes attractive colour plates, making it equally suitable for collectors, display, study, or decorative use within a vintage library.

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Maker / Markings

• Arthur O. Cooke

• British Insects

• Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd

• Illustrated by Harold Bastin

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Age / Period

Circa 1910s–1920s

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Measurements

Height: 19 cm (7½ in)

Width: 13.5 cm (5¼ in)

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Condition

Fair to good antique condition. —

Covers show age-related marks, discolouration, rubbing, and wear. —

Foxing, age spotting, and tanning are present throughout. —

Binding remains intact and the book is complete. —

Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

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Additional Notes

• Antique natural history book

• Part of the “Shown to the Children” series

• Illustrated throughout

• Colour and black-and-white plates

• Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd publication

• Ideal for collectors of natural history, entomology, and antique children’s books

• Attractive display piece for a study, library, or cabinet of curiosities