Antique Original Moths Hawk-Moths Print Charles d’Orbigny Dictionnaire buy Universel d’Histoire Naturelle Hand Coloured Lithograph B

buy Antique Original 1860 Print from Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle

Moths


RARE & Absolutely Spectacular

Copper engraving with original period hand-coloring and highlighted with gum

Published in 1860 by Renard & Martinet, Paris. Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle with stunning hand colored plates from leading French artists of the day such as Susemihl, Travier, Oudart and Pretre, is widely considered to be the finest and best illustrated natural history work of the era.

Alcide Charles Victor Marie Dessalines d'Orbigny (6 September 1802 – 30 June 1857) was a French naturalist who made major contributions in many areas, including zoology (including malacology), paleontology, geology, archaeology and anthropology.

True Antique over 150 years old!

Would look great framed!

Page Size 17.5cm x 27cm approx

Condition Excellent some staining/marking and small bumping around the outer margins with the main image excellent and will look great when matted or mounted but please check last image for full detailed page scan which gives best idea of overall condition, age markings and paper colour.If not sure ask.

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