Considered as one of the great coleopterists of his time, Dejean claims in this prospectus that Iconographie et histoire naturelle des coléoptères was begun as a collaborative effort between he and Pierre-André Latreille. When Latreille was no longer able to contribute to the undertaking, Dejean obtained the services of Boisduval to complete the work. Lists Carey and Lea as the Philadelphia location to subscribe to the book.; Item call number: Pam. v. 105, no. 23.
