Durable Beetle, Prionus Cervicornis, Hand-colored Engraving In Multiple Colors [el7bHAcx]

Wow! This is a gorgeous hand-colored steel engraving of a Prionus Cervicornis beetle, rescued from the pages of "The Naturalist's Library" by Sir William Jardine in 1835. Sir William Jardine was a Scottish naturalist who brought natural history to Victorian society with his forty acclaimed volumes of "The Naturalist's Library" (1833-1843). Published by W.H. Lizars in Edinburgh.

Condition: Age appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.