Original antique hand-colored engraving of the Emperor Moth along with its caterpillar & an Oak Egger moth. It is from the 1st Edition of Sir William Jardine’s “Naturalist’s Library” published in London, 1835. The engraver was William Lizars. It is an original antique print, not a modern reproduction. Dimensions (sheet size): Approx. 4-1/4" x 6-1/2" (great for a small wall space or for framing in a series) Condition: Very good. A fine Jardine plate from the 1st Edition with attractive original hand color. Original descriptive text sheet included. It will be packaged in a sealed plastic sleeve on a backing & will ship within a rigid mailer for protection. More antique prints of insects & other scientific subjects can be found in our shop at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/bittenbenderandmoll/?section_id=18794447 Emperor Moths, Original Hand Colored Antique Print, 1835 Jardine’s Naturalists Library
