{"product_id":"field-book-of-insects-frank-e-lutz-1935-vintage-natural-history-book","title":"Vintage Natural History Field Guide — Field Book of Insects (1935 Sixth Impression) — Frank E. Lutz | Color Plates, Red Cloth, Natural History \/ Entomology","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"995\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eField Book of Insects\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"995\"\u003e It reads like an old-school field companion: identification help, common questions answered, and a steady mix of reference text with charming period illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eThis copy includes color plates and hundreds of illustrations, with the kind of red cloth cover that looks especially good on a nature shelf. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage hardcover \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/birding\" title=\"field guide\"\u003efield guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 x 4 x 1 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cloth-covered hardcover over paper text block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red cloth boards with gilt stamping; black and color interior illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eOrigin or Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e G. P. Putnam’s Sons, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eYear or Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1935 sixth impression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eGENRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural History \/ Entomology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eLanguage \/ Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English \/ 510 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Features  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Third Edition, rewritten to include additional material; Sixth Impression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eIllustrations\/Maps\/Plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 800 illustrations, many in color; color front matter plate visible; black-and-white plates and text illustrations throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative gilt-stamped front board; compact field-guide format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003eSound vintage copy with all pages present and attached. Red cloth boards show rubbing, edge wear, corner wear, scuffing, and fading\/dulling to the gilt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003eBinding 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003eFront endpaper has pencil ownership writing\/notes. Page edges are toned with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003eA sturdy, usable reading and reference copy with honest wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003eSee all photos for detail—sold as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003eNear Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.\u003cbr data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003eVery Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.\u003cbr data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003eGood: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.\u003cbr data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2608\"\u003eFair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2692\"\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Notes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2819\"\u003ePencil ownership writing and notes are visible on the front endpaper, including a name\/address notation and “write 2 reports.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2858\"\u003eAbout the Author: FRANK E. LUTZ  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"3167\"\u003eFrank 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3263\"\u003eA handsome old insect guide for readers who like their science books with real shelf presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShelf-worthy vintage finds you can trust. 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