Vintage Natural History Field Guide — Field Book of Insects (1935 Sixth Impression) — Frank E. Lutz | Color Plates, Red Cloth, Natural History / Entomology

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Field Book of Insects is a compact 1935 natural history guide by Frank E. Lutz, written for curious readers who want a practical, browseable introduction to insect life in the United States and Canada.

 It reads like an old-school field companion: identification help, common questions answered, and a steady mix of reference text with charming period illustrations.

This copy includes color plates and hundreds of illustrations, with the kind of red cloth cover that looks especially good on a nature shelf. 

Quick Specs

  • Item Type: Vintage hardcover field guide
  • Size: 7 x 4 x 1 in.
  • Material: Cloth-covered hardcover over paper text block
  • Color: Red cloth boards with gilt stamping; black and color interior illustrations
  • Origin or Maker: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, New York
  • Year or Era: 1935 sixth impression
  • GENRE: Natural History / Entomology
  • Language / Pages: English / 510 pages

Edition & Features  

  • Edition/Printing: Third Edition, rewritten to include additional material; Sixth Impression
  • Illustrations/Maps/Plates: About 800 illustrations, many in color; color front matter plate visible; black-and-white plates and text illustrations throughout
  • Extras: Decorative gilt-stamped front board; compact field-guide format

Condition Grade: Good

  • Sound vintage copy with all pages present and attached. Red cloth boards show rubbing, edge wear, corner wear, scuffing, and fading/dulling to the gilt.
  • Binding is split at the back board, but the text block remains attached and present. Interior pages show age toning, light scattered foxing/spotting, and a few marks visible in the photos.
  • Front endpaper has pencil ownership writing/notes. Page edges are toned with age.
  • A sturdy, usable reading and reference copy with honest wear.

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Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.

Provenance & Notes 

Pencil ownership writing and notes are visible on the front endpaper, including a name/address notation and “write 2 reports.”

About the Author: FRANK E. LUTZ  

Frank E. Lutz was an entomologist at the American Museum of Natural History and wrote for readers who wanted science made approachable without losing detail. This book has the appeal of a true working field guide: practical, information-dense, and still enjoyable to leaf through for the illustrations alone.

A handsome old insect guide for readers who like their science books with real shelf presence.

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