Rees Entomology. Order Coleoptera, Genus Chrysomela antique engraving c1813.

by Rees, Abraham

Leaf Beetles. Early 19th century Entomology antique print c1813 (later hand-colour).

Original engraving by Milton, illustrating the Linnaean System of classification of Entomology for The Cyclopaedia; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature by Abraham Rees published between 1812 and 1820 by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown of Paternoster Row, London.

This work was by far the most extensive published during the 19th century. Seven large volumes contained over 240 full size copperplate engravings in each volume, illustrated with exquisitely engraved and arranged species of each subject - usually several to each page.

The size of this image is 265 x 200 mm (10.5 x 8 inches)