Holland book

[Richard Worth]

I personally have the re-release of the moth book (1960's or so), 
softbound with photos on the cover.  However, here at the office we 
have original copies (very old looking, hardcover) of both the 
butterflies and the moths.  The butterfly book is literally falling 
apart.  They say on the binding in gold print "THE Nature Library 
Vol. VI" (butterflies)  and "Vol. VII"  (moths).  It's interesting 
that Ron's says NEW Nature Library.  What were Vols. I-V?  I'd assume 
other animal groups and by different authors?  Also, the moth book 
says published 1904 by Doubleday but also 1903 by Holland??
Interesting stuff about some crusty old books.  :-)  Rich

>Many years ago my Dad purchased a copy of Holland's 1914 combined moth and
>butterfly book. The title is: New Nature Library, Vol. II, Butterfly Book,
>Moths. The first half of the book covers butterflies and the last half
>moths. Over they years I have come to the conclusion that this may be a
>fairly uncommon publication. How uncommon or rare is this book? I also have
>the single volumes of each book.
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Richard A. Worth
Oregon Department of Agriculture
Plant Division
rworth at oda.state.or.us
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