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A rare pair of early 19th-century hand-colored entomological engravings published in London by J. Wilkes in 1806.
These plates illustrate …
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A rare pair of early 19th-century hand-colored entomological engravings published in London by J. Wilkes in 1806.
These plates illustrate various insect species from the division “Gryllus” (crickets and locusts), rendered with exceptional detail and period hand-applied color.
Original 1806 engravings - not later reproductions.
Ideal for:
• Library or study
• Curated gallery wall
• Natural history collector
Dimensions
Approximately 8” x 10”
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