• 1895 Chromo-Lithographic Plate: Peacock Butterfly, Swallowtail, Scarlet Tiger Moth | "Wagner's Natuurlijke Historie" | Detailed Insect Illustrations
  • May include: Vintage botanical illustration of various butterfly species, caterpillars, and a chrysalis. The artwork features detailed depictions of butterflies in shades of brown, red, yellow, and white, set against a beige background.
  • May include: Vintage botanical print featuring a variety of colorful butterflies, moths, caterpillars, and a chrysalis. The illustrations showcase detailed wings and body patterns, set against a beige background. A classic entomological study.
  • May include: Vintage illustration of insects, including a caterpillar, a moth, and a caterpillar. The moth has yellow wings with brown markings. The caterpillar is red, blue, and white. The other caterpillar is white with gray stripes.
  • May include: Vintage illustration of various moths and butterflies. The central moth has a distinctive skull-like marking on its head, with brown and yellow wings. Other insects include a chrysalis, an egg, and other moth and butterfly species.
  • 1895 Chromo-Lithographic Plate: Peacock Butterfly, Swallowtail, Scarlet Tiger Moth | "Wagner's Natuurlijke Historie" | Detailed Insect Illustrations
  • May include: Vintage botanical illustration of various butterfly species, caterpillars, and a chrysalis. The artwork features detailed depictions of butterflies in shades of brown, red, yellow, and white, set against a beige background.
  • May include: Vintage botanical print featuring a variety of colorful butterflies, moths, caterpillars, and a chrysalis. The illustrations showcase detailed wings and body patterns, set against a beige background. A classic entomological study.
  • May include: Vintage illustration of insects, including a caterpillar, a moth, and a caterpillar. The moth has yellow wings with brown markings. The caterpillar is red, blue, and white. The other caterpillar is white with gray stripes.
  • May include: Vintage illustration of various moths and butterflies. The central moth has a distinctive skull-like marking on its head, with brown and yellow wings. Other insects include a chrysalis, an egg, and other moth and butterfly species.
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1895 Chromo-Lithographic Plate: Peacock Butterfly, Swallowtail, Scarlet Tiger Moth | "Wagner's Natural History" | Insect Illustrations

Item highlights

  • Materials: chromo litho, ink, antique paper
  • Dimensions: Width: 17.4 Centimeters; Height: 25 Centimeters
  • Vintage: From the 19th century

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This 1895 chromo-lithographic plate, part of "Wagner's Natural History" and illustrated by W. Hoffmann, features a captivating array of butterflies and moths including the Peacock Butterfly, Swallowtail, and Scarlet Tiger Moth. The illustration captures these insects in various stages of their lifecycle, from larvae to full-grown adults, showcasing the intricate details and vibrant colors of their wings and bodies.

Ideal for both education and collection, this plate provides a detailed look at some of the most visually striking insects in the natural world. It serves as an invaluable resource for entomology enthusiasts, offering insights into the behavior and beauty of these fascinating creatures, and highlighting the artistry involved in 19th-century natural history illustration.

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As a webshop for antique and vintage prints I am a 'new kid on the block'. I just started offering prints right here at Etsy and I will be adding dozens of original beautifull heavenly on a weekly basis, so please come back for a regular visit.

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About the Prints
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All prints have been carefully detached from their original medium (books). Prints from Heaven exclusively offers original prints, mostly from antique and vintage books, with no digital downloadable prints or copies. In some instances, there might be small (sometimes restored) damages such as holes, tears, stains, or wear spots. There might also be discolorations/patina due to the age of the prints. Therefore, please carefully review the various photos and detailed images for the most realistic representation possible.
Efforts have been made to scan the original prints to achieve as realistic an image as possible. However, the color of the original print may not match the original 100%. Prints may also come with an original fold in the middle of the page, as was present in the book.
In some cases, there may be text or another image on the back of the print.

Antique prints: > at least 100 years old
Vintage prints: > at least 30 years old

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. We aim to answer your query as soon as possible, usually within 24 hours.

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Packaging and Sending
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All prints are meticulously packaged in recyclable acetate film, sealed with a strip to prevent dirt and moisture from entering. Please be careful with the strip when opening to avoid contact with the print.
Then, the prints are wrapped in colorful tissue paper and adorned with a classic seal, making them suitable for gifts.
The package is sent in a sturdy cardboard document envelope with a shipping label via the Dutch PostNL, including a track & trace code.

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Should the print not meet your expectations, you can return it at no cost and receive a refund. In this case, you will need to ensure careful shipping and bear the costs yourself. Please contact us through our Etsy store before returning your purchase.

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“Beautiful antique print, as described. Shipped safely, seller is not to blame for PostNL being a bit slow. Would gladly buy again :)”

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  • Cost to ship
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1895 Chromo-Lithographic Plate: Peacock Butterfly, Swallowtail, Scarlet Tiger Moth | "Wagner's Natuurlijke Historie" | Detailed Insect Illustrations
Translated by Google
See in original language
Translate to English
Sorry, we could not translate this listing to English.

This 1895 chromo-lithographic plate, part of "Wagner's Natural History" and illustrated by W. Hoffmann, features a captivating array of butterflies and moths including the Peacock Butterfly, Swallowtail, and Scarlet Tiger Moth. The illustration captures these insects in various stages of their lifecycle, from larvae to full-grown adults, showcasing the intricate details and vibrant colors of their wings and bodies.

Ideal for both education and collection, this plate provides a detailed look at some of the most visually striking insects in the natural world. It serves as an invaluable resource for entomology enthusiasts, offering insights into the behavior and beauty of these fascinating creatures, and highlighting the artistry involved in 19th-century natural history illustration.

--------------------------------------
About Prints from Heaven
--------------------------------------
As a webshop for antique and vintage prints I am a 'new kid on the block'. I just started offering prints right here at Etsy and I will be adding dozens of original beautifull heavenly on a weekly basis, so please come back for a regular visit.

--------------------------------------
About the Prints
--------------------------------------
All prints have been carefully detached from their original medium (books). Prints from Heaven exclusively offers original prints, mostly from antique and vintage books, with no digital downloadable prints or copies. In some instances, there might be small (sometimes restored) damages such as holes, tears, stains, or wear spots. There might also be discolorations/patina due to the age of the prints. Therefore, please carefully review the various photos and detailed images for the most realistic representation possible.
Efforts have been made to scan the original prints to achieve as realistic an image as possible. However, the color of the original print may not match the original 100%. Prints may also come with an original fold in the middle of the page, as was present in the book.
In some cases, there may be text or another image on the back of the print.

Antique prints: > at least 100 years old
Vintage prints: > at least 30 years old

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. We aim to answer your query as soon as possible, usually within 24 hours.

--------------------------------------
Packaging and Sending
--------------------------------------
All prints are meticulously packaged in recyclable acetate film, sealed with a strip to prevent dirt and moisture from entering. Please be careful with the strip when opening to avoid contact with the print.
Then, the prints are wrapped in colorful tissue paper and adorned with a classic seal, making them suitable for gifts.
The package is sent in a sturdy cardboard document envelope with a shipping label via the Dutch PostNL, including a track & trace code.

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Return Policy
--------------------------------------
Should the print not meet your expectations, you can return it at no cost and receive a refund. In this case, you will need to ensure careful shipping and bear the costs yourself. Please contact us through our Etsy store before returning your purchase.

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  • Era
    Vintage from the 19th century
  • Materials
    chromo litho, ink, antique paper
  • Width
    17.4 Centimeters
  • Height
    25 Centimeters

Delivery details and policies

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    Nov 14-30
  • Returns and exchanges
    Accepted within 30 days
  • Ships from
    The Netherlands
  • Cost to ship
    $19.81 to United States, 43215

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Jan Wolter Niemeijer
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Orvelte, The Netherlands

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