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Author: Cynthia Longfield.
Title: THE DRAGONFLIES OF THE BRITISH ISLES. By Cynthia Longfield, F.R.E.S. Containing A Descriptive History of All the British Species with 260 Illustrations from Photographs and Drawings. (The Wayside and Woodland Series).
Publisher: London, Frederick Warne and Co. Ltd.,1937. First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7" X 5".
Pages: 220 pages.
Binding: Attractive and near fine original gilt decorated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) in a very good original dust jacket (small tears or chips - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare find in such a nice condition!
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing mainly on the preliminary pages and outer edges - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the color frontispiece and the 260 Illustrations from Photographs and drawings of the different species of dragonflies.

The book: "The Dragonflies of the British Isles" is a seminal work by Cynthia Longfield, known as a leading expert in the study of dragonflies. This 1937 first edition is a detailed and authoritative guide, part of the prestigious Wayside and Woodland Series, that features comprehensive descriptions of all British species of dragonflies. It is enhanced by 260 illustrations, including photographs and drawings, which provide a visual complement to the detailed text, making it an invaluable resource for entomologists and naturalists alike.

The author: Cynthia Longfield (1896–1991), also known as "Madame Dragonfly," was an eminent entomologist renowned for her research and contributions to the study of dragonflies. A fellow of the Royal Entomological Society, her work significantly advanced the scientific community's understanding of dragonfly species across the British Isles and beyond.