Author: Cramer, Pierre Title: Papillons Exotiques Des Trois Parties Du Monde: Plate VIII, Aurota, Doris, Tipha, Laomedia
Description: Amsterdam, S. J. Baalde, 1779. Hand colored copper plate engraving measuring 9.25" x 11.5" depicting a grouping of 6 moths or butterflies. This plate illustrates Aurota, Doris, Tipha, and Laomedia. There is descriptive text fully describing the insects in German and French, and a copy of a title page, in an envelope attached to the back of the mat. Exquisitely colored and finely detailed. This print is matted with acid free materials and shrink wrapped. The plate is not hinged, but is floated with acetate corners. Quite scarce. Very good + .
Keywords: Natural History; Moths; Butterflies; Hand Colored Copper Plate Engraving; Insects; Pierre Cramer Antique Prints Insects
Price: US$ 250.00 Seller: Austin's Antiquarian Books
- Book number: 19465
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