Crataegi butterflies, illustration from 1887 antique print, lepidoptere original insect plate

Very old and beautiful color lithograph of butterflies. 🦋 illustration of rhopalocera (rhopalocera in latin), including crataegi. 🦋 this plate is an original from 1887. It is not a copy but an engraving of more than 130 years! 🦋 size: 28 X 21 cm. 🦋 a detailed and realistic work from a specialized book; with about twenty different species illustrated. 🦋 the condition of the engraving is good: edges a little worn, minimal freckles. Once framed, it will no longer be seen and will give a beautiful vintage effect. 🦋 the rhopalocera (or "butterflies" in the common sense) are a former suborder of lepidoptera. It is opposed to heterocera (heterocera, or "moths"). No. Plank: 2. The size is ideal for framing. It fits perfectly in a standard frame, see the example image. The paper used is of high quality, cream color. Often colored manually, the colors are vibrant, sharp and well contrasted: a remarkable work. Note, the back is without text or image. The author of the book "die gross-schmetterlinge europas"" is dr. E. Hofmann, a famous entomologist (1837 - 1892) specializing in insects, especially lepidoptera (lepidoptera). His entomology collections, butterfly are held at the natural history museum in london and the national museum of natural history in washington. Sending possible. Contact me for a purchase of several boards: possible discount and single shipping costs. Transaction of your choice by leboncoin or live. Contact by leboncoin messaging. Do not hesitate to contact me for any questions. I propose other boards of the same series, to be found on my profile.