Antique Prints, Maps, & Books of Natural History, Botanicals, & More
Lot 4504:
Description
This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris’s
The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies… This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings.
Moses Harris (1730-c1788) was "one of the most outstanding authors of entomological literature during the eighteenth century." (Lisney) His work is considered "a timeless classic" and the "most celebrated of all the early books about butterflies and moths." (Salmon)
Paper Size: ~ 10 1/2" by 14 1/2"
Paper Type or Special Features: Originally Hand-colored Engraving
Condition report:
The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few light fox marks or smudges nearer the edges of the paper. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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