Tower, William Lawrence

An Investigation of Evolution in Chrysomelid Beetles of the Genus Leptinotarsa

Washington DC: Carnegie Institution, 1906. First printing. Hardcover. Large 8vo, publisher's dark teal green cloth gilt, very good to fine, minimal wear, the number "48" written faintly on spine and on bottom edge of text block, 320 pp, errata, illustrated, some plates in color. An usual scientist, known for his messy personal and academic life, including a reputation for fudging results, bad data, false claims, mysteriously burned down labs, etc. Very Good. Item #H24022

Price: $45.00