An Epitome of the Natural History of the Insects of China: comprising figures and descriptions of upwards of one hundered new, singular, and beautiful species; together with some that are of importance in medicine, domestic economy, &c. The figures are accurately drawn, engraved, and coloured, from specimens of the insects; The descriptions are arranged according to the system of Linnæus; with references to the writings of fabricius, and other systematic authors.

London, Printed for the Author, by T. Bensley; 1798. 4to. (98) pp. 50 hand-coloured plates. Finely bound by Axel Knudsen in modern red full morocco. Spine gilt in compartments. Covers gilt and decorated with a butterfly in every corner. Uncut. In slipcase. Occasional light spotting. First edition of this early work on Chinese insects. Beautiful illustrations, heigtened with gum arabic.