{"product_id":"1875-newman-british-butterflies-moths","title":"1875 Edward Newman British Butterflies and Moths","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNewman was a figure of real consequence in 19th-century natural history. His work helped move butterfly study out of the cabinets of collectors and into the hands of clergymen, schoolboys, and country walkers, turning a specialist pursuit into something genuinely public. The text here offers detailed species descriptions, identifying marks, habitats, and seasonal behavior, all set out with the clarity of a writer who assumed his reader was capable and curious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis edition was published in London by W. H. Allen \u0026amp; Co. at their Waterloo Place address, dating to the later Victorian period, circa 1870s to 1880s. The binding is the piece's great glory. Gilt butterflies rise from the front board inside an ornate black border with a central gilt vignette, the spine carries further gilt decoration, and all edges are gilt and still bright. Inside, engraved illustrations run throughout, with a finely drawn title page plate by George Willis, engraved by John Kirchner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAn inscription on the front endpaper, dated November 19, 1892, reads: Orlando Moray Brown, from his loving father\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | Edward Newman [d]Title | British Butterflies and Moths [d]Publisher | W. H. Allen \u0026amp; Co., Waterloo Place, London [d]Date | Circa 1870s to 1880s [d]Origin | England [d]Language | English [d]Binding | Original gilt-decorated cloth, all edges gilt [d]Illustrations | Engraved illustrations throughout, title page plate drawn by George Willis and engraved by John Kirchner [d]Edition | Later Victorian illustrated edition [d]Inscription | Front endpaper, dated November 19, 1892: Orlando Moray Brown, from his loving father [d]Dimensions | 10.25 in H x 7.25 in W x 2 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] The original cloth binding shows moderate rubbing and edge wear, with fraying at the spine ends and corners. The gilt decoration on the front board and spine remains clear and attractive, and all edges are still bright and reflective. The binding is sound throughout with no looseness or cracking at the hinges. The text block is clean with light, even toning and occasional minor spotting. No pages appear to be missing. The 1892 presentation inscription is present on the front endpaper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51232389529878,"sku":"AMD-02895","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/April_2026-5485.jpg?v=1776709576","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/1875-newman-british-butterflies-moths","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}