Antique prints with no reserve

Antique prints with no reserve

Lot 7273: Moses Harris - 2 engravings of Moths 1776

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Start price: £50

Estimated price: £100 - £200

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These original hand-coloured copper-plate engravings of Moths – Lepidoptera are from An Exposition of English Insects by Moses Harris. Printed for the author by Messrs Robson & Co London 1776.

The prints are based on illustrations by the British entomologist and engraver Moses Harris (1730-1788) and feature insects including flies, bees, dragonflies and moths accurately drawn and highly finished in colours from nature.

Harris also authored the text accompanying each print and was the artist and engraver for the insect prints in this series.

Size: 9in x 11in (23cm x 28cm)

Condition: The prints are in excellent condition – please inspect the image carefully for any age related marks


Condition report:

The prints are in excellent condition - please inspect the images carefully for any age related marks