Bidspirit auction | Moses Harris - Moths &

Moses Harris - Moths & Butterfly Metamorphosis on Fruit Branch. 30 - This rare, first edition entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... The work was published in London by the author in 1766. Moses Harris (1730-c1788) was ”one of the most outstanding authors of entomological literature during the eighteenth century.” (Lisney) His work is considered ”a timeless classic” and the ”most celebrated of all the early books about butterflies and moths.” (Salmon) Paper Size: ~ 11” by 15 7/8” Paper Type or Special Features: Originally Hand-colored Engraving