(France) 18. Jh. / 18th century. French manuscript. Contemporary hardcover [21,5 x 16 cm], 369 pp. With 12 pencil drawings. Binding damaged, the text pages loose, but in good condition. 18th-century manuscript on the subjects of butterflies. Includes 12 drawing illustrations that complement the text. The drawings depict the caterpillar and butterflies in their natural habitat, among plants and tree leaves. Extensive illustrated manuscript which provides a detailed description of butterflies, noting on the differences between male and female specimens, nocturnal or diurnal butterflies, as well as the different species.
