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Aurelian Books specialises in books about butterflies, moths and other insects. We have an extensive and carefully selected range of old and new books about every aspect of British Lepidoptera. Other sections include overseas lepidoptera, natural history, collectables and journals. Publication dates of our books cover a period of well over 350 years from 1634 to the present day. There is something for everyone - the butterfly and moth enthusiast, the professional or amateur entomologist, conservationists and ecologists, book collectors, photographers, gardeners ... whatever your interest please enjoy browsing our stock. And, if you decide to buy, we shall enjoy offering a quick, competitive and helpful service. Unlike many on-line "shops" we are easily contactable on the telephone. David Dunbar always welcomes enquiries and offers a personal contact to talk about books and find exactly what you are looking for. Our Stock
Latest NewsNEW EDITION, Colour Identification Guide to Moths of the British Isles by Bernard Skinner illustrated by David Wilson, 2009. A revised version with 45 superb colour plates and 8 additional plates. NOW AVAILABLE. £47 + £5 post. The Millenium Atlas is now out-of-print but we still have a few copies at the original price of £30 + £5 postage. For full details go to British Lepidoptera Identification Guides - Britain. BARGAIN LOT. J HENRI FABRE 10 TITLES FOR £50 + post. The Life of the Fly 1919, The Caterpillar 1916, The Wonder of Instinct 1928, The Mason Bees 1914, Bramble Bees & Others 1915, The Life of the Spider 1912, The Mason Wasps 1919, More Hunting Wasps ?1920, Life of the Grasshopper 1917, Sacred Beetles and Others 1919, all translated A T de MATTOS, published by Hodder & Stoughton, green cloth bindings. A UNIQUE COLLECTION OF NATURE PRINTS OF EUROPEAN BUTTERFLIES BY AN UNKNOWN COLLECTOR, c.1910-1938, 124 foolscap sheets with approximately 2750 specimens, all the widespread European species are represented particularly Swallowtails, Apollos, fritillaries and other nymphalids, locations are mainly southern France, Swiss and French Alps but also Greece, north Africa, and Britain. See Antiquarian section. Butterfly Jewellery. A wholesalers huge closing stock of butterfly brooches, pendants, necklaces and other modern costume jewellery suitable for adults and children. Several thousand items for commercial resale or society fundraising. £500 the lot (works out at less than 10p an item). Call David Dunbar for more information on 020 8455 9612.A History of Butterfly BooksDavid has also written an article entitled Chasing Butterfly Books that can be seen at the UK Butterflies website. Click here to go directly to this article. Recent AcquisitionsClick here to view books recently purchased into stock. Special or Unusual ItemsClick here to view special and unusual items. Code of PracticeAurelian Books is a member of the PBFA - a trade association for antiquarian and secondhand bookdealers - and we are signed up to their Code of Practice. To read the code please click here. Aurelian Books ~ David Dunbar
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