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Australian Spotted Blue Fly. Rare 18th century engraving c1802.

Australian Spotted Blue Fly. Rare 18th century engraving c1802.

by Harrison Cluse & Co

Perhaps Calliphora vomitoria 'Bluebottle' Fly antique print.

Original copperplate engraving with contemporary hand-colour from the Naturalist's Pocket Magazine; or, Compleat Cabinet of Curiosities and Beauties of Nature, containing elegant coloured prints of birds, fishes, flowers, insects, quadrupeds, shells, and other natural productions..", eight anonymously compiled books published in London between 1798 and 1802 by Harrison, Cluse & Co. No.78 Fleet Street, and from 1800, No.108 Newgate Street. This small engraving was one of  only 2 depicting Australian entomology - either because the artist can't get close enough, insects don't stay still long enough, or are not as popular as flowers.

This engraving has age-discolouration and soiling. The page measures 150 x 85mm (approximately 6 x 3 3/8 inches). The accompanying text is available.

Stock Number: apH-C.flyPrice: $195.00

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