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Lot 428

Moses Harris (British, 1731-1785), Six Plates from The Aurelian, A Natural History of English Moths and Butterflies

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Hand-colored engravings, 18th century, each retains gallery label to verso, presented in painted wooden frames with foliate and butterfly decoration.

Frame dimensions 20 1/4 x 17 1/4 in.

From the Estate of David R. Hayworth, Historic Home of Myrtlewood, High Point, North Carolina

Nice, richly hand-colored impressions.

Some toning and scattered light spots; possible repair at left of one; hinging tape marks visible through to front of some; not examined out of frames.