Lovely 18th century copperplate engraving with period handcolor of butterfly/moth. Approx. 8x10 1/2". Most likely from Johan Cristoph Esper's "Die Schmetterlinge in Abbil-dungen nach der Natur mit Beschreibungen", published between 1777 and 1801. Very good condition. Title of this print "Papilion. Exotic. Tab. XVI", illustrating the Lysander, Hippason, Amosis and Panthonus species.

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Title

Pap. Exotic

Publisher

Germany

Publication Date

1780

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