Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 21 x 27 cm. The image size is ca. 18 x 22 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 8.3 x 10.6 inch. The image size is ca. 7.1 x 8.7 inch.
Part Entomology. Plate order Coleoptera titled: Genus Bostrichus, g. Ptinus, g. Hister, g. Gyrinus. It shows: 1. B. Polegraphus, 2. P. Typographus, 3. B. Piniperda, 4. P. Scotias, 5. P. Imperialis, 6. P. Sex Punctatus, 7. P. Asselatus, 8. P. Faccinicornis, 9. H. Unicolor, 10. H. Planus, 11. G. Natator (with magnified views, and upside-down views). This original antique print originates from Rees' 'The Cyclopaedia. or, Universal Dictionary opf Arts, Sciences and Literature'. This important 19th-century encyclopedic work was published in serialized form from 1802 to 1820. The entire Cyclopaedia consisted of 39 volumes of text, 5 volumes of plates and an atlas.Artists and Engravers: Engraved by Milton after Sydenham Teast Edwards.
Condition: Very good, given age. General age-related toning and mild foxing. Please study scan carefully.
Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-NATURAL HISTORY-INSECT-BEETLE-BOSTRICHUS-PTINUS-HISTER-REES
(PCO) C227-21
