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Canberra: National Library of Australia, 2012. 105, col plates. . PB. NEW. . A Flutter of Butterflies is a stunning showcase of illustrations of Australian butterflies and moths held by the National Library of Australia. The artists’ works span the years from the 1770s, through the early colonial period to the turn of the twenty-first century, and capture a range of styles and purpose, from taxonomic description and identification to purely decorative. Included are some of Australian most-loved artists, including Louisa Anne Meredith, Marian Ellis Rowan and Charles McCubbin. Common to all is a deep appreciation of Australian Lepidoptera and a meticulous approach to its depiction. In bringing together over 200 years of drawings and paintings of Australian butterflies and moths, this beautifully illustrated book is an enduring tribute to these fascinating insects.. [9780642277251]
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A Flutter of Butterflies. Michael Braby with Penny Olsen Paperback - 2011
by Michael F. Braby
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- Title A Flutter of Butterflies. Michael Braby with Penny Olsen
- Author Michael F. Braby
- Binding Paperback
- Edition first edition -
- Pages 112
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher National Library of Australia, Canberra
- Date 2011
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780642277251 / 0642277257
- Library of Congress subjects Butterflies in art, Moths in art
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2011486529
- Dewey Decimal Code 743.657
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National Library of Australia, 2011. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good/No Jacket. National Library of Australia, Canberra. 2011, 1st Edition. 4to. 106pp with colour illustrations throughout. Soft cover. The pictorial covers are in very good/near fine condition. Inside near fine. A lovely copy of this beautiful publication.
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Canberra: National Library of Australia, 2011. First Edition . Soft cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 106 pages, profusely illustrated . The tail of the covers are gently lightly bumpedand the edge ofthe front cover carries a very small chip, else immaculate. "A Flutter of Butterflies is a stunning showcase of illustrations of Australian butterflies and moths held by the National Library of Australia. ... Included are some of Australian most-loved artists, including Louisa Anne Meredith, Marian Ellis Rowan and Charles McCubbin." (back cover) "As well as containing a plethora of gorgeous colour images, this book features a fascinating introductory essay about the history of Australian Lepidoptera illustration. In addition to the essay, the book offers biographical essays about the artists represented....," (Trove)
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