Moths
Eugenius Johann Christoph Esper
Published by Erlangen, 1777
Used
From
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books, Franklin, TN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since March 6, 2017
This specific copy is no longer available. Here are our closest matches for Moths by Eugenius Johann Christoph Esper.
About this Item
Description:
This attractive entomology engraving is from Eugenius Johann Christoph Esper's "Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur mit Beschreibungen". The work was published by Wolfgang Walther between 1777 and 1782 in Erlangen, Germany. Esper completed the original drawings with the engravings being completed by Bock, Sturm, Tyroff, Volkart, & Walbert. --- Eugenius Johann Christoph Esper (1742-1810) was a German zoologist and naturalist. He studied botany from a young age, was intending to study theology, but encouraged to pursue natural history by his professor. He was in charge of the Natural History department at Erlanger University. He collected numerous specimens that are now on display in the zoological museum in Munich. --- The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. --- Paper Size ~ 7 3/4" by 9 1/2". Seller Inventory # esper02-022
Bibliographic Details
Title: Moths
Publisher: Erlangen
Publication Date: 1777
Condition: Fine
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Seller Image
Moths
Published by
Erlangen, 1777
Used
Seller: Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books, Franklin, TN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: Fine. This attractive entomology engraving is from Eugenius Johann Christoph Esper's "Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur mit Beschreibungen". The work was published by Wolfgang Walther between 1777 and 1782 in Erlangen, Germany. Esper completed the original drawings with the engravings being completed by Bock, Sturm, Tyroff, Volkart, & Walbert. --- Eugenius Johann Christoph Esper (1742-1810) was a German zoologist and naturalist. He studied botany from a young age, was intending to study theology, but encouraged to pursue natural history by his professor. He was in charge of the Natural History department at Erlanger University. He collected numerous specimens that are now on display in the zoological museum in Munich. --- The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. --- Paper Size ~ 7 3/4" by 9 1/2". Seller Inventory # esper03-060
Quantity: 1 available