Saturnus Moth Print. 1806. The largest Moth known. Hand Painted in Watercolor - Decorative Entomology Print - Lepidoptera - outlet Bombyx

An 1806 Hand Painted print of Moths with 7 different types displayed including the Saturnus the largest Moth known, with his wonderful defence of large Owl eyes to frighten any predators away.

The varieties include: 1/ Bombyx vinula. 2/ B. quercifolia. 3/ B. versicolora. 4/ B. Saturnus. 5/ B. Potatoria. 6/ B. Potatoria. 7/ B. Hebe.;

Published as the act directs Jan 1st 1806 by Longman, Hurst, Rees & Orme. Paternoster Row.

Sizes are approximate 10 3/4 x 8.1/2 inches. 27.3 x 21.cm

Condition
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Good condition. The paper color is off white, with a slight dustiness in outlet places. The colors are strong. There is an original crease on the bottom border. Please see image, it does not detract from the pleasure of owning this print and will be mostly hidden by a matte or frame.
Handcolored in watercolor by us here at our studio here in Wiltshire, England.

Our prints are ALL ORIGINAL and come from our collection, they do not come from new books or copies of old books, they are all genuinely of their date.
And so may have some blemishes, but we will always tell you of them, if any exist.

Shipping
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Your Antique print will be well presented and wrapped with great care between two stout boards including a waterproof outer wrapper.
It will be posted to you by Royal Mail - Air Mail - Tracked service which normally takes internationally 5-7 working days
Postage cost is at standard rate for one, no matter how many prints you order.

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