The butterfly book by w j holland 1901

Hollands popular the butterfly book published in 1902 meant for encouraging young american turnofthecentury aurelians. This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. The butterfly guide a pocket manual for the ready identification of the commoner species found in the united states and canada. Lepidoptera in the unpublished field notes of howard george lacey, naturalist 18561929. Should this book find the favor which i have reason to think it deserves, i shall endeavor shortly to follow it by the preparation of a similar work upon the moths of the united states and canada. Holland and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This stunning book claims to be a popular guide to a knowledge of butterflies of north america. William jacob holland was the eighth chancellor of the university of pittsburgh 1891 1901 and director of. He was the eighth chancellor of the university of pittsburgh, between 1891 and 1901, and director of the carnegie museums of pittsburgh.

Akro agate crow flying through an a markmost pieces are also marked made in usa in raised letters and include a mold number. Each plate accompanied by guard sheet with descriptive letterpress. Rev william jacob holland frse lld august 16, 1848 december, 1932 was the eighth chancellor of the university of pittsburgh 18911901 and director of the carnegie museums of pittsburgh. Through their powerful search engine, they keep track of what titles are in demand, compiling a comprehensive look at the outofprint titles most searched for. Holland appears to have been a difficult man to work with. Popular science monthlyvolume 59may 1901the carnegie. Clyde todd, curator of ornithology, had an interest in the area and the ability to purchase specimens during the early years of the museum. This book is illustrated, or as it is printed in the book deorated by john lockwood kipling, c. Western university of pennsylvania, august 16, 1898.

It contains a comprehensive guide to butterflies, intext illustrations, and 48 pages of color photographs. Pittsburgh 18911901 and director of the carnegie museums of pittsburgh. This large concrete span with its massive arches was reconstructed over a two year span ending in 2016. Rev william jacob holland frse lld august 16, 1848 december, 1932 was the eighth chancellor of the university of pittsburgh 1891 1901 and director of the carnegie museums of pittsburgh. A butterfly with olive green eyes discovered in the united states and the neotropics lepidoptera, lycaenidae, eumaeini robert k. This book is red withgold embossing on the spine and a gold circle with a elephant and swastika on the cover.

A popular guide to a knowledge of the butterflies of north america. His published readings include the butterfly book 1898. Despite maintaining a prime interest in lepidoptery, he did manage to aka william jacob holland. Portrait of william jacob holland university of pittsburgh art gallery. The original antique lithograph was hand painted back in 1901, and was taken from an. The butterfly book a popular guide to a knowledge of the. A trio of antique and vintage books on birds, flowers and butterflies. He was an accomplished zoologist and paleontologist, as well as an ordained presbyterian minister. This illustrated guide provides marks found on both antique and contemporary collectible glass and includes dating information if known. Publication date 1902 topics butterflies north america. The butterfly book by holland, w j seller barter books ltd published 1931 condition g.

Hollands the butterfly book 1898 and the moth book 1903 are both still widely used. This is the updated list of biology books available for free download or online reading. A popular guide to a knowledge of the moths of north america by w. This book is available with additional data at biodiversity heritage library. The butterfly book new and thoroughly revised edition a popular and scientific manual, describing and depicting all of the butterflies of the united states and canada. July 11, 1834 july 17, 1903 was an american artist active during the american gilded age and based primarily in the united kingdom. Our friends at are definitely intheknow when it comes to sought after books. Royer illustrated html at wayback machine filed under. William jacob holland august 16, 1848 december, 1932 was an.

A book is more likely to appeal to collectors, and therefore be worth more, if you. It shows, by region, various books that are current, antique, or simply unique. We hold almost 59,000 specimens from the continent. From 1891 to 1901 he was chancellor of the western university of pennsylvania now the university of pittsburgh. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Augustus shapleigh took his retirement in 1900 and the company reorganized in 1901.

Trio of antique and vintage books on birds, flowers. This was discovered in one of his digressions as he liked to call them. The project gutenberg ebook of the butterfly book by w. Godman and salvin 1887 1901, draudt 19191920, kaye 1921, talbot 1928. A popular and scientific manuual, describing and depicting all the butterflies of the united states and canada by holland, w. A popular guide to a knowledge of the moths of north america. The narrative of a scientific mission to south america, with observations on things seen and suggested. A popular guide to a knowledge of the butterflies of north america by holland, w. Zell germany antique majolica china plates, shabby cherries on blue.

Atlas of north dakota butterflies electronic edition, by ronald a. Coenonympha tullia, the large heath or common ringlet, is a butterfly in the family nymphalidae. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. It flies in a variety of grassy habitats, including roadsides, woodland edges and clearings, prairies, bogs, and arctic and alpine taiga and tundra. These books and papers cover all the areas of biolgy and other life sciences. J holland book 70 editions published between 1898 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 1,311 worldcat member libraries worldwide. It contains a comprehensive guide to butterflies, intext illustrations, and 48 pages of color photographs of butterflies from the authors collection. Song and insectivorous birds east of the rockies by chester a. Chrysalis t he free images in this gallery present a chrysalis for various types of butterflies. The butterfly book a popular guide to a knowledge of the butterflies of north america book. Colliers new encyclopedia 1921holland, william jacob. Carnegie museum of natural history has an extremely valuable collection of birds from northern south america because w.

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Pair of shabby but pretty vintage zell german majolica china plates with cherry design on blue. To ask other readers questions about the moth book, please sign up. He was averse to sentimentality and moral allusion in painting, and a leading proponent of the credo art for arts sake. Please add me to your list of favorite sellers and visit often. A butterfly with olive green eyes discovered in the united.