Extensive monograph on the silkworm

Cornalia, Emilio. Monografia del Bombice del Gelso (Bombyx Mori Linn.).

€ 950.00

First and only edition of an extensive monograph on the silkworm by Emilio Cornalia (1824-82), conservator and director of the Milan Museum of Natural History. It was published as volume 6 of the "Memorie of the Instituto Lombardo di scienze, lettere ed arti".

With a presentation inscription by the author to Conte Lebregondi on the title-page. Binding slightly soiled, otherwise in very good condition. WorldCat records 6 copies.