Lot 026 - Vintage Entomological Specimen Display of Pinned Moths in Hinged Wooden Case with Massachusetts and Boston Labels, Note Odor, 14" L x 9-7/8" W

Lot 026 - Vintage Entomological Specimen Display of Pinned Moths in Hinged Wooden Case with Massachusetts and Boston Labels, Note Odor, 14" L x 9-7/8" WVintage entomological specimen display containing a large collection of pinned moth specimens housed in a hinged wooden case. The specimens vary in coloration from pale white and tan to brown with spotted patterning, each mounted on entomological pins. Handwritten and printed labels are present throughout the case, with one partially visible label referencing Massachusetts and Boston. The collection shows wear and losses throughout, with detached and

Marked "BRUYERE EXTRA" on the shank

Pre-Auction Notes: Greasy and dirty

Binding in poor shot condition with very frail pages requiring careful handling

arranged symmetrically against a light backing

and a note addressed “to our most original little Kewpie sister

Some lenses are missing from the set

Antique carved marble book-form Bible with incised cross motif on the cover

This typewriter comes with a convenient carrying casing

" photographed by Murray Korman

The seller I purchased it from cleaned up the mangled edges and surfaces

The flag measures approximately 12 inches long by 9 inches wide

printed in red