Beetle Prints from D'Orbigny's Dictionary of Natural History
Beetle Prints from
D'Orbigny's Dictionary of Natural History
(France, 1849)
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Background:

These hand-colored Beetle prints are from the Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle (Dictionary of Natural History) edited by the French naturalist Charles D'Orbigny (1802-1857).  Regarded as one of the best illustrated encyclopedias of natural history, the Dictionary is typical of the books of this period, featuring highly detailed and scientifically accurate color prints to appeal to both the academic and general public.  Topics included mammals, birds, insects, fish and other natural history subjects.

 

Price per print: Print Only:  $90
Matting Charge:  $20
Framing & Matting Charge:  $110
Dimensions: Print Only:  5-1/2 x 9 inches
Matted:  12 x 16 inches
Type of print: Original hand colored lithograph
Year: 1849

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Beetle Print (No. 22040212)
Plate 1
Tiger Beetle, et al
Beetle Print (No. 22040201)
Plate 2
Violin Beetle, et al
Beetle Print (No. 22040211)
Plate 3
Dung Beetle, et al

Beetle Print (No. 22040202)
Plate 4
Stigmodera Imitator, et al
Beetle Print (No. 22040203)
Plate 5
Scarab Beetle, et al
SOLD
Beetle Print (No. 22040204)
Plate 6
Goliath Beetle
SOLD

Beetle Print (No. 22040205)
Plate 7
Stag Beetle, et al
Beetle Print (No. 22040213)
Plate 7A
Darkling Beetle, et al
Beetle Print (No. 22040215)
Plate 8
Blister Beetle, et al

Beetle Print (No. 22040206)
Plate 9
Broad-nosed Weevil, et al
Beetle Print (No. 22040207)
Plate 10
Calandra, et al
Beetle Print (No. 22040208)
Plate 11
Giant Longhorn Beetle

Beetle Print (No. 22040214)
Plate 12
Longhorned Beetle, et al
Beetle Print (No. 22040209)
Plate 13
Giant African Longhorn Beetle, et al
Beetle Print (No. 22040210)
Plate 15
Eugenysa, et al