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Entomological Elegance: An Original Antique Catalogue of Beetles, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
of an entomological reference in "Dictionnaire Classique des Sciences Naturelles" by Pierre Auguste
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1840s Antique Entomology

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Paper

1927, Entomology Collection of Fourteen Morpho Didius Butterfly Specimens
Located in Downham Market, GB
A beautiful collection of Morpho Didius butterflies specimens. A wonderful entomology collection
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1920s British Victorian Antique Entomology

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Glass, Wood

1845 Entomological Treasury: A Detailed Study of Insect Diversity
Located in Langweer, NL
entomology and the techniques used for scientific illustration at that time. This print not only serves as a
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1840s Antique Entomology

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Paper

Entomological Elegance: A Collection of 19th Century Beetle Engravings
Located in Langweer, NL
The images are finely detailed engravings of beetles from a 19th-century scientific collection. Each beetle is rendered with precision, showcasing their unique physical characteristi...
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1840s Antique Entomology

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Paper

Natural History of Moths and a Beetle: A Hand-colored Engraving by Moses Harris
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
, known for his significant contributions to the field of entomology and color theory. He left a lasting
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Mid-19th Century Realist Antique Entomology

Materials

Engraving

Peacock Butterfly & Moth: A 1st Ed. Hand-colored 18th C. Engraving by M. Harris
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
, known for his significant contributions to the field of entomology and color theory. He left a lasting
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Mid-18th Century Antique Entomology

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Engraving

Butterflies & Moths: A 1st Ed. Hand-colored 18th C. Engraving by M. Harris
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
entomology and color theory. He left a lasting impact on the fields of entomology and color theory through
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Mid-18th Century Antique Entomology

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Engraving

Tortoise-shell Butterfly, Hawk Moth: Antique Hand-colored Engraving by M. Harris
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
significant contributions to the field of entomology and color theory. He left a lasting impact on the fields
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Mid-19th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Engraving

Admirable Butterflies, Magpie Moths: A Hand-colored Engraving by Moses Harris
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
and engraver, known for his significant contributions to the field of entomology and color theory. He
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Mid-19th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Engraving

The Natural History of Moths: An Antique Hand-colored Engraving by Moses Harris
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
, known for his significant contributions to the field of entomology and color theory. He left a lasting
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Mid-19th Century Realist Antique Entomology

Materials

Engraving

Butterflies & Moths: An Antique Hand-colored Engraving by Moses Harris
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
contributions to the field of entomology and color theory. He left a lasting impact on the fields of entomology
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Mid-19th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Engraving

Collection of Nine First Edition Albin Engravings
By Eleazar Albin
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Albin (1690-1742). Albin, known as one of the greatest entomological book illustrators of the 18th
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18th Century English Antique Entomology

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Paper

49. White guava, Manduca sexta
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
, and became a reliable source for new entomological and botanical documentation. Her work was even
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18th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Pigment

41. Rosa hemisphaerica, Dagger moth
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
, and became a reliable source for new entomological and botanical documentation. Her work was even
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18th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Pigment

45. Hairy cotton, Helicopis cupido
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
, and became a reliable source for new entomological and botanical documentation. Her work was even
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18th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Pigment

42. Martagon lily, Frog-hopper, Acronicta leporina, Looper, inchworm
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
, and became a reliable source for new entomological and botanical documentation. Her work was even
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18th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Pigment

48. Hibiscus
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
, and became a reliable source for new entomological and botanical documentation. Her work was even
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18th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Pigment

37. Branching larkspur, Peaseblossom moth
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
, and became a reliable source for new entomological and botanical documentation. Her work was even
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18th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Pigment

38. Musk-thistle, Syrphid-fly
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
, and became a reliable source for new entomological and botanical documentation. Her work was even
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18th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Pigment

40. Fennel flower, Iron Prominent
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
, and became a reliable source for new entomological and botanical documentation. Her work was even
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18th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Pigment

35. Common hyacinth, Common tiger, moth
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
, and became a reliable source for new entomological and botanical documentation. Her work was even
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18th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Pigment

31. Keel-tail iguana, Holbrookia spec., Surinam ameiva, Gecko
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
, and became a reliable source for new entomological and botanical documentation. Her work was even
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18th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Pigment

32. Shorthorned grasshopper, Dung beetle, Water scavenger beetle, Longhorned bee
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
, and became a reliable source for new entomological and botanical documentation. Her work was even
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18th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Pigment

29. Arctian, Castnia, Steirodon thoracicm
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
, and became a reliable source for new entomological and botanical documentation. Her work was even
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18th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Pigment

27. Metallic beetle, Lunar-headed dung-beetle, Capricorn beetle, Harlequin beet
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
, and became a reliable source for new entomological and botanical documentation. Her work was even
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18th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Pigment

28. Saltatoria Mantis
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
, and became a reliable source for new entomological and botanical documentation. Her work was even
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18th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Pigment

25. Spray of flowers, not clearly identifiable
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
, and became a reliable source for new entomological and botanical documentation. Her work was even
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18th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Pigment

23. Dendrites of ferrous hydroxide, ferric hydroxide, and manganese ore fissure
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
, and became a reliable source for new entomological and botanical documentation. Her work was even
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18th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Pigment

22. Bangles, Minerals
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
, and became a reliable source for new entomological and botanical documentation. Her work was even
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18th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Pigment

21. Fingerstones, fossil blemnites, Axes of nephrite, flint & metal, Fossilized
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
, and became a reliable source for new entomological and botanical documentation. Her work was even
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18th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Pigment

20. Curious shells
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
, and became a reliable source for new entomological and botanical documentation. Her work was even
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18th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Pigment

19. Spider conches
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
, and became a reliable source for new entomological and botanical documentation. Her work was even
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18th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Pigment

17. True tulip, Triton's trumpet, Hermit crab
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
, and became a reliable source for new entomological and botanical documentation. Her work was even
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18th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Pigment

16. Branching star
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
, and became a reliable source for new entomological and botanical documentation. Her work was even
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18th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Pigment

15. Horseshoe crab, king crab
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
, and became a reliable source for new entomological and botanical documentation. Her work was even
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18th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Pigment

14. Sponge crab, Calappid, Lophozozymus octodentatus
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
, and became a reliable source for new entomological and botanical documentation. Her work was even
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18th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Pigment

6. Crown Imperial, Yellow archangel, Prominent
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
, and became a reliable source for new entomological and botanical documentation. Her work was even
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18th Century Realist Antique Entomology

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Pigment

Metamorphosis of Surinamese Insects in an Original Hand-Colored Engraving, 1705
Located in Langweer, NL
engraving not only serves as a beautiful work of art but also as a historical record of entomological study
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Early 1700s Antique Entomology

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Paper

A Rare Papua New Guinea Kukukuku 'Pineapple' Stone War Club, Eastern Highlands
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Entomologist and former Director of The Entomology Research Institute at the Canadian Department of Agriculture
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Antique Entomology

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Stone

Set of 3 Antique Butterfly Prints 'Pl. 260' by Cramer, '1779'
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 3 antique entomology prints depicting various butterflies. These prints originate from 'De
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Late 18th Century Antique Entomology

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Paper

Set of 3 Antique Butterfly Prints 'Pl. 248' by Cramer, '1779'
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 3 antique entomology prints depicting various butterflies. These prints originate from 'De
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Late 18th Century Antique Entomology

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Paper

Set of 2 Antique Butterfly Prints 'Pl. 138' by Cramer, '1779'
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 2 antique entomology prints depicting various butterflies. These prints originate from 'De
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Late 18th Century Antique Entomology

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Paper

Set of 2 Antique Butterfly Prints 'in Original Handcoloring, '1779'
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 2 antique entomology prints depicting various butterflies. These prints originate from 'De
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Late 18th Century Antique Entomology

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Paper

Metamorphosis in Motion: A Victorian Glimpse of British Butterflies, 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
glimpse into the art and method of early entomology.
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1890s Antique Entomology

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Paper

A Rare Papua New Guinea Kukukuku War Club, Eastern Highlands - Morobe Province
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
the family of Dr. George P. Holland, noted Entomologist and former Director of The Entomology Research
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Antique Entomology

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Stone

Winged Elegance: A Fritillary Collection from Morris's 1890 British Butterflies
Located in Langweer, NL
represent both the beauty of the natural world and the history of entomology in Britain. The fact that some
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1890s Antique Entomology

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Paper

Portrait of Young Boy, Oil on Canvas Signed Felix Bryk, circa 1910
Located in Paris, FR
First World War. He exhibited his works and published entomological articles. He traveled extensively in
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1910s Academic Antique Entomology

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Canvas

Handcolored Variations of Moths: A Study in Lepidoptera Elegance, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
key aspects of interest in the study of entomology at the time the engraving was produced. The
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1840s Antique Entomology

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Paper

Antique Spider conversion ring, 9k gold, Spinel and paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
Victorian's began somewhat of an obsession with insect themed jewels from scarabs to spiders, entomology was
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Entomology

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Spinel, 9k Gold

GOULD, William - An Account of English Ants - 1747 - FIRST EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
same time quite serious effort at an entomological study. Gould, who is described on the title page as
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1740s British Antique Entomology

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Leather

Set of 2 Antique Prints of various Beetles including a Rhinoceros Beetle
Located in Langweer, NL
and describe the natural world, specifically in the field of entomology. The style of these
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Late 19th Century Antique Entomology

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Paper

Original Antique Print of a Lioness and Lion Cubs by Ridinger
Located in Langweer, NL
entomology, notably Schreberi Novae Species Insectorvm. His herbarium collection has been preserved in the
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Late 18th Century Antique Entomology

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Paper

Antique 9k Gold Spider Brooch, Peridot and Paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
themed jewels from scarabs to spiders, entomology was increasingly popular with insects appearing in many
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Entomology

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Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Scarab beetle brooch, 9k yellow gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
insect themed jewels from scarabs to spiders, entomology was increasingly popular with insects appearing
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Entomology

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Original Antique Print of a Steller Sea Lion
Located in Langweer, NL
. Schreber also wrote on entomology, notably Schreberi Novae Species Insectorvm. His herbarium collection has
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Late 18th Century Antique Entomology

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Paper

Antique 9k Gold Spider Brooch, Demantoid Garnet and Pearl, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
scarabs to spiders, entomology was increasingly popular with insects appearing in many places not least
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Entomology

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Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Transcending Time: Urania Prometheus, A Lepidopteral Legacy - Circa 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
found in similar environments. The print is a typical representation of entomological studies from the
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1840s Antique Entomology

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Paper

19th Century Lepidoptera: An Illustrated Compendium of Moths and Butterflies
Located in Langweer, NL
entomology, so without additional context, it's hard to be specific. 3. **SYNTOMIDE Kuhlwein**: This might
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1840s Antique Entomology

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Paper

Pineapple with foliage.
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in London, GB
place in the history of tropical entomology as also in botanical illustration' (W.T. Stearn
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1710s Naturalistic Antique Entomology

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Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Engraving

Pineapple with foliage.
Pineapple with foliage.
H 20.95 in W 15.04 in D 1.78 in
Merian - A Group of Six Flowers, Insects and Fruits.
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in London, GB
] have earned Maria Merian an honoured place in the history of tropical entomology as also in botanical
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1710s Naturalistic Antique Entomology

Materials

Handmade Paper, Engraving, Etching

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