{"product_id":"1882-hand-colored-lithograph-wf-kirby-art-spanish-moon-emperor-moth-insect-ebm1-229136-ebm1-024","title":"1882 Hand-Colored Lithograph WF Kirby Art Spanish Moon Emperor Moth Insect EBM1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Bombyces\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1882 hand-colored lithograph by English entomologist William Forsell Kirby (1844-1912), of several species of moths from the Bombyces family, including; the Spanish Moon Moth, \u003ci\u003eGraellsia isabellae\u003c\/i\u003e, (Fig. 1, a-c), the \u003ci\u003eLasiocampa otus\u003c\/i\u003e, (Fig. 2), the \u003ci\u003eEuprepia pudica\u003c\/i\u003e, (Fig. 3), the Autumn Emperor Moth, \u003ci\u003ePerisomena caecigena\u003c\/i\u003e, (Fig. 4), the \u003ci\u003eEndagria pantherina\u003c\/i\u003e, (Fig. 5), the \u003ci\u003eStygia australis\u003c\/i\u003e, (Fig. 6), and the \u003ci\u003eNaclia ancilla\u003c\/i\u003e, (Fig. 7). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 131+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate aging in margins. Light creasing. Small tear - right margin.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-Colored Lithograph; Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Fine ++\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 8 x 10.75 inches; 20 x 27 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w\/ Full Provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtection:\u003c\/b\u003e Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeriod Paper is proud to present a rare collection of hand-colored lithographs from 1882 by English entomologist, William Forsell Kirby (1844-1912), that depict numerous species of caterpillars, butterflies, and moths from the Lepidoptera order of insects. To continue browsing this unique collection, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph. Enjoy! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece was illustrated by Kirby, William Forsell. There is no visible artist signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeywords specific to this image: Bugs, Animals, Wildlife, Nature, Entomology, Caterpillar\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEBM1C82 zz10000\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33638351953,"sku":"229136_EBM1_024","price":188.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/EBM1_024_3b9d8998-7004-4588-8a3c-46eb1690cb07.jpg?v=1571712651","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1882-hand-colored-lithograph-wf-kirby-art-spanish-moon-emperor-moth-insect-ebm1-229136-ebm1-024","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}