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Original Antique Print of Butterflies
By: Kirby
Date: 1896
Title: Lloyds Natural History
Original Printed Color
Condition: Good
Price: $35
Paper Dimensions: 7 1/4 inches Height by 4 3/4 inches Width
Image Dimensions: 6 1/2 inches Height by 4 1/4 inches Width
This vintage print is from Lloyds Natural History, A Hand-book to the Order Lepidoptera (1896-1897) by William Forsell Kirby (1844 - 1912) who was an English entomologist.
He was born in Leicester. He was the eldest son of Samuel Kirby, who was a banker. He was educated privately, and became interested in butterflies and moths at an early age. The family moved to Brighton, where he became acquainted with Henry Cooke, Frederick Merrifield and J N Winter.
In 1867 he became a curator in the Museum of the Royal Dublin Society.
In 1879 Kirby joined the staff of the Natural History Museum. In 1896 he wrote A Hand-book to the Order Lepidoptera and retired in 1909.
This old print for sale is a vintage print, a historic print of the 1800s, which has aged with time. Please visit Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about ancient prints and condition.
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