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Small Butterflies antique print engraved by Samuel Davenport c1822.

Small Butterflies antique print engraved by Samuel Davenport c1822.

by Davenport, Samuel

Brilliantly coloured Butterflies antique print in fine condition.

Original steel engraving (proof plate with later hand-colour) by Samuel Davenport (1783-1867) for “A History of the Earth and Animated Nature” by Oliver Goldsmith (1728-74), first published in 1774. This work aimed to bring together all that was known about the planet, earth, plants, animals and human inhabitants. It proved to be so popular that it was reissued with updates more than twenty times. This edition was published in London circa 1822 by Thomas Tegg (1776-1845). Davenport was one of the first illustrators to engrave on steel.

To border measures 95 x 160mm (3.3/4 x 6.1/4 inches). Page size is 210 x 130mm (8.1/4 x 5.1/8 inches).

Stock Number: apTegg.proofPrice: $90.00

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