Les Vilaines Bêtes (The Nasty Beasts), Armand Leyritz, c.1890s, Illustrated French Natural History Book blue mid century with full-color product illustrations and

with full-color product illustrations and detailed descriptions throughout

Meyer and illustrated by John Polgreen

This set of mostly unbound and heavily distressed books is a lovely

rebound in library binding

Les Vilaines Bêtes (The Nasty Beasts), Armand Leyritz, c.1890s, Illustrated French Natural History Book blue mid century with full-color product illustrations andA beautifully illustrated French natural history book exploring ugly beasts such as spiders, bats, and moths, written by Armand Leyritz with a preface by Max de Nansouty. Published in Paris by F. Juven & Cie., this late 19th century edition features black and white engravings throughout and a richly illustrated color title page by Druillet. Bound in half leather with gilt spine decoration, marbled boards, and striking marbled endpapers in deep red,