HN Humphreys - 2 prints of Fritillary butterflies 1841. The...

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HN Humphreys - 2 prints of Fritillary butterflies 1841.

These original hand-coloured lithographs, arranged and illustrated by H.N. Humphreys with descriptions by J. O. Westwood, are from British Butterflies and their Transformations, published in London 1841.

The prints illustrate the following butterfly species, including their caterpillar and chrysalis, and featured plants:
1. Argynnis Paphia, male (the silver-washed Fritillary Butterfly). 2. The female. 3. Showing the under side. 4. The Caterpillar. 5. The Chrysalis. 6. Argynnis Aglaia, male (the dark green Fritillary B.) 7. The female. 8. Showing the under side. 9. The Caterpillar. 10. The Chrysalis. 11. Rubus Ideus (the Raspberry). 12. 12. Viola odorata (the Sweet Violet).

1. Argynnis Adippe, female (the high brown Fritillary Butterfly). 2. Showing the under side. 3. The Caterpillar. 4. Argynnis Lathonia (the Queen of Spain Fritillary B.). 5. Showing the underside. 6. The Caterpillar. 7. The Chrysalis. 9. Anchusa officinalis (the Alkanet). 10. Onobrychis sativus (the Common Sainfoin)

Henry Noel Humphreys (1810-1879), was a British illustrator, naturalist, entomologist, and numismatist. Humphreys, who studied medieval manuscripts in Italy as a young man, became an accomplished scholar in numerous subjects.

Size: 8.25in x 10.5in (21cm x 26.6cm).

The prints are in excellent condition - please inspect the image carefully for any age related marks