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Set of 3 Antique Prints of various Insects including Wasps and Flies

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Set of three original antique prints of various wasps, various flies and horseflies with their larvae. These prints originate from 'Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J. Bertuch. Friedrich Johann Bertuch (1747-1822) was a German publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1,200 engraved plates on natural history, science, costume, mythology, etc., published from 1790-1830.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 7.68 in (19.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c.1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling. Few pieces of tape on verso, otherwise blank. Please study images carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-12902-61, BG-12902-70, BG12902-621stDibs: LU3054331079512

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