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1840 · rif. 22027 — London: H.G. Bohn. 1840. Other. In excellent condition. 297 by 233mm 11¾ by 9¼ inches. Original copper engraving finely hand colored when published. Fine hand colored copper engraving published in Moses HarrisAurelian’ London at Henry G. Bohn 1840. The Bohn edition is well known for its fine coloring and its excellent paper quality. „Harris was encouraged in entomology from a young age by his uncle a member of the Society of the Aurelians. In 1762 he became secretary of a second Society of Aurelians. He was a skilled artist displaying some of his insect drawings at the Royal Academy in 1785. He drew and engraved illustrations for books including Dru Drury's Illustrations of Natural History 3 volumes 1770–1782 and John Coakley Lettsom's The Naturalist's and Traveller's Companion 1772.“ Wikipedia H.G. Bohn. unknown