CURTIS, John: British Entomology: being illustrations and descriptions of the Genera of Insects found in Great Britain and Ireland, Complete set of 16 volumes bound in eight. London, printed for the author, 1824-1839, First editions. With all 770 hand coloured plates present, numbered 1-769 plus plate 205*, making 770. Subscribers’ list present in volumes: 1-9 and 11; plus index, etc. Matching half leather by 'Sizer', with gilt lettering and ruling to spines and all edges gilt. The bookplate of: H.L.G.Stroyan (Author and Entomologist), with his signature to front pastedown of each volume. Very occasional minor offsetting; otherwise and excellent set (8)