Zoology - Entomology Donovan, Edward An epitome of the natural history of the insects of China: comprising figures and descriptions of upwards of one hundred new, singular, and beautiful species (...) With 50 hand-coloured copper plates. London, Printed for the Author by T. Bensley, 1798. 49 pp. 4°. Red marocco with gilt-stamped title, fillets and gilt edges and inner edges, as well as gilt edges (corners slightly rubbed, minimally stained). First edition. - Dunbar, British Butterflies, 48 - Nissen ZBI 1143 - Hagen I, 177 - Edward Donovan (1768-1837), an English natural historian and artist, had a special interest in the field of entomology and published several works on the insects of various geographical regions. His most extensive work comprised 16 volumes on the insects of Great Britain. However, it is his work on the insects of China that contains some of his most splendid illustrations. Donovan not only wrote about the insects of China, he also illustrated the work and produced the copper plates. - Margins minimally browned, some light foxing. Overall a very fine copy with colourful and detailed copper plates. Zoology - Entomology - With 50 hand-coloured copper plates. Red morocco with gilt-stamped title, cover fillets and gilt edges and inner edges, as well as gilt edges (corners slightly rubbed, minimally stained). - First edition. - Edward Donovan (1768-1837), an English natural historian and artist, had a special interest in the field of entomology and published several works on the insects of various geographical regions. His most extensive work comprised 16 volumes on the insects of Great Britain. However, it is this work on the insects of China that contains some of his most splendid illustrations. Donovan not only wrote about the insects of China, he also illustrated the work and produced the copper plates. - Margins minimally browned, some light foxing. Overall a very fine copy with colourful and detailed copper plates. This lot is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 24.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.