| RefNo | MS/53/1/1 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Illustrations and proof sheets, "Coccidae of the British Isles", volume 1, by Robert Newstead |
| Creator | Newstead; Robert (1859 - 1947) |
| Date | 1897-1902 |
| Description | Original illustrations for "Monograph of the Coccidaeof the British Isles", (Ray Society, 1900-1902).. Volume 1 containing plates 1-34. Newstead's work illustrates the structure and habitat of scaled insects, often having economic importance as agricultural pests. Printed note of presentation pasted onto front marbled endpaper, "From Professor R. Newstead, 67, Handbridge, Chester. Plate 1 stamped "Adlard & Son, Bartholomew Close E.C., 21 Sep.1901. Proof" and annotated in pencil "Own copy Sept 23 1901". |
| Extent | 1 volume, containing 34 plates and supporting text |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Watercolour |
| Printed |
| PhysicalDescription | On paper and artist's board, half-bound in blue leather, gilded, blue cloth boards. Bound by Seymour Webster, The Eastgate, Chester. |
| Dimensions | 231x160mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8047 | Newstead; Robert (1859 - 1947); entomologist | 1859 - 1947 |