1950 1738 p., num. figs, 15 full colour plates, two tables, publisher's half calf over linen boards. Title in silver on spine, small embossed vignette on rear board. Important guide to the insects of Japan. Fifty entomologists have prepared the descriptions of the different groups and species. In Japanese with Latin nomenclature and each species illustrated. Published in a numbered edition, of which this is #2368. Inner hinges reinforced, top of spine a bit frayed, otherwise very good, clean. In all a very good copy. Rare.