Butterfly Guide Antique Pocket Manual (1920)

Bird books abound, but this antique butterfly pocket guide is a keeper. Well-worn with loving use, the old color illustrations will take your breath away.

This 1920 edition titled The Butterfly Guide by W.J. Holland, LL.D. contains 237 pages. The book identified and  illustrates 'common butterflies found in the United States and Canada.' Bound black leather and linen cover with gold lettering.

A thoughtful gift for the nature lover on your list.

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Listing Includes

- ONE antique pocket book titled The Butterfly Guide ( as shown)

Item Condition

Good antique condition with overall wear consistent with age and use. The pages show discoloration, marks and freckling. Front and back cover shows minor bending from use. The binding has partially separated from the pages, though pages remain intact. The color plates showing butterflies are clear and bright. Not bad for a book that is over 100 years old!

Item Details

- Materials: paper, ink, fabric

- Color: black, cream, gold plus various color plates

- Dimensions: 5.75" x 3.5"