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          • Moses Harris, a set of eight butterfly prints, later impressions, each 14" x 10" (36 x 25cm), in decorative fr
            Oct. 15, 2024

            Moses Harris, a set of eight butterfly prints, later impressions, each 14" x 10" (36 x 25cm), in decorative fr

            Est: £400 - £600

            Moses Harris, a set of eight butterfly prints, later impressions, each 14" x 10" (36 x 25cm), in decorative frames, (8).

            John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
          • Moses Harris, a set of eight butterfly prints, later impressions, each 14" x 10" (36 x 25cm), in decorative fr
            Jul. 02, 2024

            Moses Harris, a set of eight butterfly prints, later impressions, each 14" x 10" (36 x 25cm), in decorative fr

            Est: £500 - £700

            Moses Harris, a set of eight butterfly prints, later impressions, each 14" x 10" (36 x 25cm), in decorative frames, (8).

            John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
          • Moses Harris Color Botanical Plate Framed
            Apr. 11, 2024

            Moses Harris Color Botanical Plate Framed

            Est: $100 - $200

            Moses Harris Color Botanical Plate Framed. Measures 21 inches x 19 inches

            Greenwich Auction
          • Harris, Moses: Le Aurelien: ou histoire naturelle des insectes anglois; mommement, les phalenes et papillons; avec les plantes sur lesquelles ils se nourrissent
            Oct. 10, 2023

            Harris, Moses: Le Aurelien: ou histoire naturelle des insectes anglois; mommement, les phalenes et papillons; avec les plantes sur lesquelles ils se nourrissent

            Est: €3,000 - €4,500

            In prachtvollem zeitgenössischen Kolorit -- Harris, Moses. Le Aurelien: ou histoire naturelle des insectes anglois; mommement, les phalènes et papillons; avec les plantes sur lesquelles ils se nourrissent. 36 x 28 cm. XV, 90 S. Mit 1 kolorierten anatomischen und 44 kolorierten Kupfertafeln (num. I-XLIV) von Harris (ohne das Frontispiz). Wurzelmarmoriertes Leder d. Z. (Rücken alt erneuert, Gelenke leicht brüchig, Deckel stärker bekatzt und mit Randläsuren, Kanten teils offen, angesetzt und teils alt restauriert) mit goldgeprägtem RSchild und DFileten. London, James Robson 1778. -- Nissen 1835. Hagen I, 341, 1. Vgl. Horn-Schenklin II, 516, 95. – Erste französische Ausgabe. Die prachtvollen und äußerst dekorativen Kupfer, alle sind sie unterhalb der Darstellung mit einer gestochener Widmung an den englischen Hochadel versehen, zeigen Schmetterlinge und Raupen in ihrer natürlichen Umgebung zwischen ihren Nährpflanzen, Früchten und blühenden Blumen. -- Der englische Entomologe und Kupferstecher Moses Harris (1730-1785) war Gründungsmitglied der zweiten "Aurelian Society" (1762). Er beschrieb 1778 als erster die Fliegenart 'Muscina levida', zwei Jahre später die 'Muscina prolapsa'. Die Kupfertafeln zeigen teilweise am unteren Rand die Namen und Wappen der Subskribenten, die die Veröffentlichung ermöglicht haben. – Das gestochene Frontispiz fehlt, Seite 35 und Tafel XXXVI mit hinterlegtem Einriss (außerhalb des Plattenrands). Wenige Blätter papierbedingt gebräunt, etwas stockfleckig, hinterer Innenspiegel hinterlegt, 2 (1 ausradierter) Besitzvermerke im Vorsatz. Die Tafeln sind breitrandig und im frischem Kolorit, schönes Exemplar.

            Bassenge Auctions
          • Harris (Moses) An Exposition of English Insects, second edition, second issue, 1786.
            Jul. 05, 2023

            Harris (Moses) An Exposition of English Insects, second edition, second issue, 1786.

            Est: £400 - £600

            Harris (Moses) An Exposition of English Insects, second edition, second issue, hand-coloured engraved frontispiece 'Scheme of Colours', engraved title in English dated 1782, letterpress title in French, text in English and French printed in double-column, engraved key plate and 50 hand-coloured plates, most with tissue guards, plate 5 from another copy (on thinner paper and soiled, trimmed and tipped into blank leaf), engraved title browned, light foxing, mostly to text particularly last few leaves, old manuscript presentation label to front pastedown, contemporary calf, rubbed and marked, corners worn, rebacked with gilt spine and red morocco label, [Lisney 243; Nissen ZBI 1838; cf.British Bee Books 129 & Hagen 342.4], 4to, B.White & J.Edwards, 1786.

            Forum Auctions - UK
          • Harris (Moses) The English Lepidoptera: or the Aurelian's Pocket Companion, first edition, J.Robson, 1775 & others on butterflies & moths, mostly British (c.30)
            Jul. 05, 2023

            Harris (Moses) The English Lepidoptera: or the Aurelian's Pocket Companion, first edition, J.Robson, 1775 & others on butterflies & moths, mostly British (c.30)

            Est: £300 - £400

            Harris (Moses) The English Lepidoptera: or the Aurelian's Pocket Companion, first edition, hand-coloured engraved frontispiece, light spotting and water-staining, modern cloth, damp-stained, [Lisney 238; Nissen ZBI 1836], J.Robson, 1775 § Weeks, Jr. (Andrew Gray) Illustrations of Diurnal Lepidoptera, 2 vol., first edition, 2 portraits, plates, 66 chromolithographed, a few in vol.2 stained at lower edge, original cloth-backed boards, spines faded, [Nissen ZBI 4356], Boston, 1905-11 § Westwood (J.O.) The Butterflies of Great Britain and their Transformations, hand-coloured additional pictorial title, 2 plain and 19 hand-coloured plates, tissue guards, original cloth, 1887 § Newman (Edward) An Illustrated Natural History of British Butterflies, wood-engraved illustrations, John Ernest Smith-Masters's copy with his signature, bookplate and some pencil annotations, original cloth, 1871 § Bockett (B.Bradney) The Lepidopterist's Indicator, extensively annotated in ink, soiled, bookplate of E.Gowing-Scopes, contemporary cloth, original yellow wrappers bound in (faded), rebacked, 1860, most a little rubbed; and c.25 others on butterflies & moths, mostly British, 8vo & 4to (c.30)

            Forum Auctions - UK
          • Moses Harris - Privet Hawk Moth, Tortoise-shell Butterfly. 2
            Oct. 15, 2022

            Moses Harris - Privet Hawk Moth, Tortoise-shell Butterfly. 2

            Est: $200 - $500

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Pinkunderwing Moth, Cream Spotted Tyger Moth. 4
            Oct. 15, 2022

            Moses Harris - Pinkunderwing Moth, Cream Spotted Tyger Moth. 4

            Est: $200 - $500

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Scarce Vapourer Moth, Nut Beetle, Mottled Umber Moth. 14
            Oct. 15, 2022

            Moses Harris - Scarce Vapourer Moth, Nut Beetle, Mottled Umber Moth. 14

            Est: $200 - $500

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Oak Tree & Purple Hair-Streak Butterfly, Green Silver Lines Moth, Pea Green Moth, Dun Bar Moth, Scollop Winged Broad Bar Moth. 10
            Oct. 15, 2022

            Moses Harris - Oak Tree & Purple Hair-Streak Butterfly, Green Silver Lines Moth, Pea Green Moth, Dun Bar Moth, Scollop Winged Broad Bar Moth. 10

            Est: $200 - $500

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Glanville Fritillary Butterfly, Small Tyger Moth. 16
            Oct. 08, 2022

            Moses Harris - Glanville Fritillary Butterfly, Small Tyger Moth. 16

            Est: $200 - $500

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Burnished Brass Moth, Dark Gothic Moth, Large Orange Moth, Lady Beetle. 22
            Oct. 08, 2022

            Moses Harris - Burnished Brass Moth, Dark Gothic Moth, Large Orange Moth, Lady Beetle. 22

            Est: $200 - $500

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Elephant Hawk Moth, White China Mark Moth. 7
            Oct. 08, 2022

            Moses Harris - Elephant Hawk Moth, White China Mark Moth. 7

            Est: $200 - $500

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Comma Butterfly, Six Spotted Burnet Moth, White Plumed Moth. 1
            Oct. 08, 2022

            Moses Harris - Comma Butterfly, Six Spotted Burnet Moth, White Plumed Moth. 1

            Est: $200 - $500

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Raspberries & Silk Moth or Worm, Large Tyger Moth. 13
            Oct. 01, 2022

            Moses Harris - Raspberries & Silk Moth or Worm, Large Tyger Moth. 13

            Est: $200 - $500

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Large Magpie Moth, Camberwell Beauty Butterfly. 12
            Oct. 01, 2022

            Moses Harris - Large Magpie Moth, Camberwell Beauty Butterfly. 12

            Est: $200 - $500

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Admirable Butterfly, Small Magpie Moth. 6
            Oct. 01, 2022

            Moses Harris - Admirable Butterfly, Small Magpie Moth. 6

            Est: $200 - $500

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Eyed Hawk Moth, White Satin Moth. 5
            Oct. 01, 2022

            Moses Harris - Eyed Hawk Moth, White Satin Moth. 5

            Est: $200 - $500

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • (2) MOSES HARRIS HAND COLORED ENGRAVINGS. PLATE XI & XL.
            Sep. 24, 2022

            (2) MOSES HARRIS HAND COLORED ENGRAVINGS. PLATE XI & XL.

            Est: $300 - $500

            Moses Harris (1731 - 1785), 2 Hand colored engravings, plates XI & XL. Plate XI marked M. Harris ad vivum, Plate XL marked Mo. Harris ad vivum Aug. 14 1763. Image: 12" x 9" & 11 1/2" x 8 3/4".

            D.G.W. Auctioneers & Appraisers
          • (2) MOSES HARRIS HAND COLORED ENGRAVINGS. PLATE XI & XL.
            Aug. 27, 2022

            (2) MOSES HARRIS HAND COLORED ENGRAVINGS. PLATE XI & XL.

            Est: $300 - $500

            Moses Harris (1731 - 1785), 2 Hand colored engravings, plates XI & XL. Plate XI marked M. Harris ad vivum, Plate XL marked Mo. Harris ad vivum Aug. 14 1763. Image: 12" x 9" & 11 1/2" x 8 3/4".

            D.G.W. Auctioneers & Appraisers
          • Moses Harris - Peppered Moth, Red Under Wing Moth. 18
            Aug. 13, 2022

            Moses Harris - Peppered Moth, Red Under Wing Moth. 18

            Est: $300 - $600

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Spotted Elephant Hawk-Moth, Grayling ButterflyButterfly, Gate Keeper Butterfly, Pale Waved Moth. 44
            Aug. 13, 2022

            Moses Harris - Spotted Elephant Hawk-Moth, Grayling ButterflyButterfly, Gate Keeper Butterfly, Pale Waved Moth. 44

            Est: $300 - $600

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Lappet Moth, Ealing's Glory Moth, November Moth, Snout Moth, Red Neck Moth, Spring Usher Moth, Full-spotted Ermine Moth. 43
            Aug. 13, 2022

            Moses Harris - Lappet Moth, Ealing's Glory Moth, November Moth, Snout Moth, Red Neck Moth, Spring Usher Moth, Full-spotted Ermine Moth. 43

            Est: $300 - $600

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Drinker Moth, Brown Hairstreak Butterfly, Larke Skipper Butterfly, Small Skipper Butterfly, Scarce Marvel de Jour Moth, Freckled Broad Bar Moth. 42
            Aug. 13, 2022

            Moses Harris - Drinker Moth, Brown Hairstreak Butterfly, Larke Skipper Butterfly, Small Skipper Butterfly, Scarce Marvel de Jour Moth, Freckled Broad Bar Moth. 42

            Est: $300 - $600

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Puss Moth, Pearl Bordered Likeness Fritillary Butterfly. 38
            Aug. 13, 2022

            Moses Harris - Puss Moth, Pearl Bordered Likeness Fritillary Butterfly. 38

            Est: $300 - $600

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Poplar Hawk-Moth, Small Magpie Likeness or Mother of Pearl Moth, Grey Scolloped Bar Moth, Shaded Broad Bar Moth, Small Yellow Underwing Moth. 33
            Aug. 13, 2022

            Moses Harris - Poplar Hawk-Moth, Small Magpie Likeness or Mother of Pearl Moth, Grey Scolloped Bar Moth, Shaded Broad Bar Moth, Small Yellow Underwing Moth. 33

            Est: $300 - $600

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Lime Hawk Moth, Common Vapourer Moth. 20
            Aug. 06, 2022

            Moses Harris - Lime Hawk Moth, Common Vapourer Moth. 20

            Est: $300 - $600

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Silver-Washed Fritillary Butterfly, Forester Moth, Gooseberry Moth, Small Copper Butterfly, Dingy Skipper Butterfly. 34
            Aug. 06, 2022

            Moses Harris - Silver-Washed Fritillary Butterfly, Forester Moth, Gooseberry Moth, Small Copper Butterfly, Dingy Skipper Butterfly. 34

            Est: $300 - $600

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Meadow-Brown Butterfly, Wood Lady Butterfly, Grizzle Skipper Butterfly. 32
            Aug. 06, 2022

            Moses Harris - Meadow-Brown Butterfly, Wood Lady Butterfly, Grizzle Skipper Butterfly. 32

            Est: $300 - $600

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary Butterfly, Clifden Nonpareil Moth. 31
            Aug. 06, 2022

            Moses Harris - Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary Butterfly, Clifden Nonpareil Moth. 31

            Est: $300 - $600

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Hanging Bouquet including Rose, Carnation & Brown Hook Tipped Moth, Mask or Mother Shipton Moth, Speckled Wood Butterfly, Barred Hook Tipped Moth, Brown China Mark Moth, Maid of Honour Moth. 41
            Jul. 30, 2022

            Moses Harris - Hanging Bouquet including Rose, Carnation & Brown Hook Tipped Moth, Mask or Mother Shipton Moth, Speckled Wood Butterfly, Barred Hook Tipped Moth, Brown China Mark Moth, Maid of Honour Moth. 41

            Est: $300 - $600

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Vase with Bouquet including Narcissus or Daffodil & Buff Tipp Moth. 39
            Jul. 30, 2022

            Moses Harris - Vase with Bouquet including Narcissus or Daffodil & Buff Tipp Moth. 39

            Est: $300 - $600

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Vase with Bouquet including Roses & Scarlet Tiger Moth. 40
            Jul. 30, 2022

            Moses Harris - Vase with Bouquet including Roses & Scarlet Tiger Moth. 40

            Est: $300 - $600

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Privet Hawk Moth, Tortoise-shell Butterfly. 2
            Jul. 30, 2022

            Moses Harris - Privet Hawk Moth, Tortoise-shell Butterfly. 2

            Est: $300 - $600

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Pinkunderwing Moth, Cream Spotted Tyger Moth. 4
            Jul. 30, 2022

            Moses Harris - Pinkunderwing Moth, Cream Spotted Tyger Moth. 4

            Est: $300 - $600

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Purple Emperor Butterfly, Small Green Housewife Moth, Small Ermine Moth. 3
            Jul. 30, 2022

            Moses Harris - Purple Emperor Butterfly, Small Green Housewife Moth, Small Ermine Moth. 3

            Est: $300 - $600

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • MOSES HARRIS, BRITISH 1730-1785, INSECTS AND FLOWERS - PLATES V AND VII, Engraving, Plate: 12 x 9 in. (30.48 x 22.86 cm.), Frame: 22 1/4 x 17 1/4 in. (56.52 x 43.82 cm.)
            Jul. 27, 2022

            MOSES HARRIS, BRITISH 1730-1785, INSECTS AND FLOWERS - PLATES V AND VII, Engraving, Plate: 12 x 9 in. (30.48 x 22.86 cm.), Frame: 22 1/4 x 17 1/4 in. (56.52 x 43.82 cm.)

            Est: $200 - $300

            MOSES HARRIS BRITISH, 1730-1785 INSECTS AND FLOWERS - PLATES V AND VII Engraving (2)

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          • Moses Harris - Vase with Bouquet & Swallow-tail Butterfly. 36
            Jul. 23, 2022

            Moses Harris - Vase with Bouquet & Swallow-tail Butterfly. 36

            Est: $300 - $600

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Vase with Bouquet including Rose & Mottled or Frosted Orange Moth, half Mourner Moth, Ringlet Butterfly, Clouded Yellow Moth, Seven Spot Ermine Moth, Orange Underwing Moth. 35
            Jul. 23, 2022

            Moses Harris - Vase with Bouquet including Rose & Mottled or Frosted Orange Moth, half Mourner Moth, Ringlet Butterfly, Clouded Yellow Moth, Seven Spot Ermine Moth, Orange Underwing Moth. 35

            Est: $300 - $600

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Cherries & Brindled Beauty Moth, Black-Veined White Butterfly. 9
            Jul. 23, 2022

            Moses Harris - Cherries & Brindled Beauty Moth, Black-Veined White Butterfly. 9

            Est: $300 - $600

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Water Betony Moth, Peacock Butterfly. 8
            Jul. 23, 2022

            Moses Harris - Water Betony Moth, Peacock Butterfly. 8

            Est: $300 - $600

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Great Egger Moth, Brimstone Moth, Clouded Yellow Butterfly, China Mark Likeness omth, Wood White Butterfly. 29
            Jul. 16, 2022

            Moses Harris - Great Egger Moth, Brimstone Moth, Clouded Yellow Butterfly, China Mark Likeness omth, Wood White Butterfly. 29

            Est: $300 - $600

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Bindweed & Dot Moth, Hummingbird Hawk-Moth. 24
            Jul. 16, 2022

            Moses Harris - Bindweed & Dot Moth, Hummingbird Hawk-Moth. 24

            Est: $300 - $600

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Figure of Eight Moth, White Admirable Butterfly, Chimney Sweper Moth, Red Arches Moth, Brown Plumed Moth, Scarce Green Silver Lines Moth, Snout Egger Likeness Moth. 30
            Jul. 16, 2022

            Moses Harris - Figure of Eight Moth, White Admirable Butterfly, Chimney Sweper Moth, Red Arches Moth, Brown Plumed Moth, Scarce Green Silver Lines Moth, Snout Egger Likeness Moth. 30

            Est: $300 - $600

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - Emperor Moth, Small Egger Moth, Yellow Tail Moth. 25
            Jul. 16, 2022

            Moses Harris - Emperor Moth, Small Egger Moth, Yellow Tail Moth. 25

            Est: $300 - $600

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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          • Moses Harris - 3 Entomology Engravings
            May. 14, 2022

            Moses Harris - 3 Entomology Engravings

            Est: $500 - $1,000

            Included in this lot: Eyed Hawk Moth, White Satin Moth. 5 Meadow-Brown Butterfly, Wood Lady Butterfly, Grizzle Skipper Butterfly. 32 Puss Moth, Pearl Bordered Likeness Fritillary Butterfly. 38 Description: 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)

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          • Moses Harris - 3 Engravings: Frontispiece, Butterfly Diagram, Scene of Harris Collecting Specimens
            May. 14, 2022

            Moses Harris - 3 Engravings: Frontispiece, Butterfly Diagram, Scene of Harris Collecting Specimens

            Est: $500 - $1,000

            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)

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          • Moses Harris - Thistle & Painted Lady Butterfly, Marmoress Butterfly
            Apr. 30, 2022

            Moses Harris - Thistle & Painted Lady Butterfly, Marmoress Butterfly

            Est: $300 - $600

            This exquisite entomology engraving is from Moses Harris's The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies... This is from the Henry Bohn edition published in London in 1840. This Bohn edition was considered greatly improved with editing done by J. O. Westwood and brighter, superbly hand-colored engravings. 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)

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