Old engraving from 1923 - Butterflies of the world by A. Millot - Illustration

Authentic engraving from 1923 (103 years ago!). This is not a modern reproduction, but a genuine antique engraving. Subject: Butterflies of the world. Artist: Adolphe Millot. Size: 20 X 29 cm. Edition: 1923. Elegant vintage cream-white paper. Condition: Very good, with slight signs of age. The artist of the work is Adolphe Millot (1857-1921), a famous French illustrator in the fields of natural history. This engraving comes from an old 20th-century dictionary and illustrates the artistic and scientific craftsmanship of the time: a true time capsule, both decorative and educational. A magnificent entomological plate presenting a diverse collection of butterflies from around the world, along with their scientific names. Each specimen is depicted with remarkable precision, revealing the chromatic richness and morphological diversity of lepidopterans. This illustration offers a genuine journey through continents and the most emblematic species. Secure shipping: Rigid protection to ensure the condition upon arrival. Bulk purchase: Possible discounts for the purchase of multiple plates. Contact me to optimise shipping costs. More choices in my shop - Browse my other lithographs and prints for more botany and zoology. Reference: 101-1-485. Texts inscribed on the engraving: BUTTERFLIES, Vanessa atalanta, Cleoptera, Vanessa, Papilio machaon, Hesperia, Argus, Zygaena, Jolié, Thaïs, Catocala, Catogramma, Sphinx, Smérinthus, Ecale, Ixias, Cupition, Erasmia, Polyommatus, Heliconius, Jalicade, Rhinery, Heliconius, Urania, Floride, Morsarum, Armandie, Parides, Eucharie, Prism, Children’s Butterfly. --- Insect, nature, specimens, taxidermy, curiosity, lepidoptera, entomology. This plate presents a scientific naturalistic style typical of early 20th-century encyclopaedias.