75/2220 [Entomology]. Réaumur, (R.A.F.) de. Mémoires pour servir à l'histoire des insectes. Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1734-1742, 6 vols., 267 fold. engr. plates, contemp. unif. gilt calf w. 2 contrasting mor. letterpieces, 4to.

- Partly (sl.) yellowed/ browned; all vols. w. old owner's entry ("Jean de Brignoli") on title-p. Bindings w. minor imperfections and sm. restored spots.

= Nissen, ZBI 3315; Hagen II, p.64; Horn/ Schenkling p.975. Main work by de Réaumur, depicting in great detail all kinds of insects. SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE XC.