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 Starwort Shark Moth Curtis 1824 Copper Plate Print

An Original Historical Print from HistoryOnPaper 

This is an original hand colored print 

A RARE combination of insects and flora by Entomologist John Curtis

Cucullia Asteris -  Plate No. 45

Descriptive Sheet Included


Type of Print       Lithograph - Wood Engraving - Steel Engraving - Copper Engraving - Photogravure
Printing Year      1824    DATED ON PRINT
Artist - Engraver - Publisher      John Curtis- ****-   ****
Print Size (Approx)     6  inches  X  9  inches             IMAGE(S) MAY BE ENLARGED  TO SHOW DETAIL
Paper weight/type     Thin - Medium - Heavy - Other
Reverse side     Blank - Related text/pictures -  Unrelated text/pictures 
Condition      Excellent - Very Good - Good - Fair - Poor (but of historical interest)  
Description    .               Please inspect image 
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This Is An Original Print from History-On-Paper

 

HISTORICAL INFORMATION:   Of British Entomology, or Illustrations and Descriptions of the Genera of Insects found in Great Britain and Ireland, containing colored figures from nature of the most rare and beautiful species, and of the plants upon which they are found, by John Curtis (1791-1862). Published by the author, London, 1826-1828.  Curtis was the outstanding illustrator of natural history of his day, and this, his most important achievement. British Entomology, described by Georges Cuvier as 'the paragon of perfection' was published monthly, by subscription, between 1824 and 1839, running to 16 volumes, covering 770 species.

CONDITION:    Please INSPECT PHOTO. May be Enlarged for viewing.


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