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Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle
by Charles D'Orbigny
Paris
Chez Les Editeurs Mm. Renard, Martinet et Co.
Rue de Bussi, 6
Exact date unknown, but from an edition printed in the 1860s
We are currently offering a selection of prints from Charles D’Orbigny’s Dictionnaire Universel d’Histoire Naturelle, published by Renard & Martinet of Paris. These original engravings are over 150 years old and considered by many experts to be the finest and best illustrated natural history work of the era. The superb, beautifully hand colored plates are from the leading French artists of the day such as Susemihl, Traviès, Oudart and Pretre. There is no text, but the order, genus & species is on each print in Latin & French.
The condition of these prints is generally very good to excellent. Each print measures approximately 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, though this does vary somewhat (the publisher used slightly different types and sizes of paper).
Printed on beautiful heavy French paper that varies from creamy to soft white.
Due to their age, there may be some foxing or toning on the plate, so please have a good look at the enlargements provided by clicking on the thumbnail images below.
The Darvill's digital watermark does not appear on the actual antique prints.
Insects (this page) |
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Bumblebees |
HYMENOPTERA PLATE 1 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Wasps |
HYMENOPTERA PLATE 2 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Tarantula Hawk Spider Wasp, Australian Flower Wasp, Red Velvet Ant, Garden Wasp |
HYMENOPTERA PLATE 1 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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SOLD |
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Beetles |
COLEOPTERA PLATE 1 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Beetles |
COLEOPTERA PLATE 2 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Beetles |
COLEOPTERA PLATE 3 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Beetles |
COLEOPTERA PLATE 4 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Beetles |
COLEOPTERA PLATE 5 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Giant Dung Beetle, Scarab Beetle, etc. |
COLEOPTERA PLATE 5[B] |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Hercules Beetle, Jewel Scarab |
COLEOPTERA PLATE 5 bis |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Goliath Beetle |
COLEOPTERA PLATE 6 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Darwin's Stag Beetle, etc. |
COLEOPTERA PLATE 7 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Beetles |
COLEOPTERA PLATE 7 A |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Beetles |
COLEOPTERA PLATE 8 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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SOLD |
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Beetles |
COLEOPTERA PLATE 9 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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SOLD |
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Beetles |
COLEOPTERA PLATE 10 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Giant Longhorn Beetle |
COLEOPTERA PLATE 11 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Beetles |
COLEOPTERA PLATE 12 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Beetles |
COLEOPTERA PLATE 13 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Beetles |
COLEOPTERA PLATE 15 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Earwig, Cockroach, Iris Mantis |
ORTHOPTERA PLATE 1 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Titan Stick Insect |
ORTHOPTERA PLATE 2 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Locust, Field Cricket, Mole Cricket |
ORTHOPTERA PLATE 3 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Cricket, Grasshopper |
ORTHOPTERA PLATE 4 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Dragonflies |
NEVROPTERA PLATE 1 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Dobson Fly |
NEVROPTERA PLATE 2 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Owl Fly, Ant Lion, Spoonwing |
NEVROPTERA PLATE 3 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Butterflies |
LEPIDOPTERA PLATE 1 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Butterflies |
LEPIDOPTERA PLATE 2 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Viceroy Butterfly, etc. |
LEPIDOPTERA PLATE 3 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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SOLD |
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Butterflies |
LEPIDOPTERA PLATE 4 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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SOLD |
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Butterflies |
LEPIDOPTERA PLATE 5 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Adonis Butterfly, etc. |
LEPIDOPTERA PLATE 6 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Blue Birdwing Butterfly |
LEPIDOPTERA PLATE 6[B] |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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SOLD |
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Butterflies, Moths |
LEPIDOPTERA PLATE 7 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Butterflies, Moths |
LEPIDOPTERA PLATE 8 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Butterflies, Moths |
LEPIDOPTERA PLATE 9 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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SOLD |
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Atlas Moth |
LEPIDOPTERA PLATE 10 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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SOLD |
(more insects from this volume)
Insects (this page) |