Lot 125006: Moses Harris - Rare hand coloured engraving of Dragonflies (Libellulae) 1776
These original hand-coloured copper-plate engravings of Dragonflies – Libellulae 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.
Size: 9in x 11in (23cm x 28cm)
Condition report:
The prints are in good condition but with some staining in the margins - please inspect the images carefully.
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