(1740's) "Classis I. Papilionum Nocturnorum"

Artist/Author: A.J.Rösel von Rosenhof, Insecten-Belustigung

Print Size: 6.625" x 8.25"  / Mat Size: 10" x 12"

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This First edition is based on Rösel’s collection of insects. Roesel also made the engravings of his drawings and, until his death in 1757, his 'loving and diligent spouse' contributed fine colouring to the prints" (Nissen Bestiaries). Roesel died before the last volume could be published, however son-in-law Kleemann attended to the complete the work very well. This monumental work has led Roesel to be known as the Father of German Entomology.