Natural history copper-engravings published c1810,
Engraved by John Pass, of Pentonville
John Wilkes Encyclopaedia Londinensis, or universal dictionary of arts, sciences and literature was published in London between 1796-1828. This was an ambitious work that included many components such as natural history, architecture and maps.
'Aranea. The Avicularia Tarantula, and Aculcata Spider'.
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Original copper-engraving published in London c1810 for John Wilkes’ Encyclopaedia Londinensis. Presented in gilt shot type frame.
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