Fine Rare Prints

European Butterflies and moths

By W.F Kirby for Cassell & Co.

Massive hawk moths (Sphingidae) on Oleander flowers

$65 - order #1875

Information

This print is from a work designed to provide entomologists and tourists with a comprehensive guide to European butterflies and moths. The print is very attractive as it is large (most antique prints of butterflies from this era are much smaller), brilliantly illustrated and has original hand colouring. The intricacy of the markings on each butterfly, moth and caterpillar is remarkable. The butterflies and moths are shown on the plants they typically inhabit.

Date

1882. This is an authentic antique print, not a reproduction.

Source

European Butterflies and Moths by W. F Kirby, assistant in the Zoological Department, British Museum; and secretary to the Entomological Society of London. Published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co, London

Print method

Lithograph with original brilliant hand coloring on stiff paper. Plate printed on one side and blank on reverse

Condition

Excellent condition

Size

10½” by 8½” (26.5cm by 21.5 cm)

How to order

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