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Chrysomela Cerealis. Phalaena Anostomosis (Scarce Chocolate-Tip Moth). Cicada Dilatata, etc. GROUP OF 5 INSECT ENGRAVINGS.

London. Circa 1797.
FIVE engravings with original handcolor, plate mark approx. 8 x 4.5 inches on sheets 9 x 5.5 inches. Light soiling to left upper margin of Phalaena print; a few spots of foxing; overall very good condition. Each accompanied by a descriptive text sheet. Plates 115, 123, 124, 138 and 142 from "The Natural History of British Insects " by E. Donovan. The plates are extremely finely engraved and colored. Item #29008

Price: $65.00