78/2178 [Entomology]. Harris, M. An Exposition of English Insects, including the Several Classes of Neuroptera, Hymenoptera, & Diptera, or Bees, Flies, & Libellulae. London, White & Robson, 1782, 2nd ed., 166,(4) textp. in 2 columns w. parallel English and French text, engr. title, 1 plate "Tables of Explanation" and 50 plates in fine contemp. handcolouring, contemp. gilt hcalf, 4to.

- Bookplate of R.R. Whitehead on upper pastedown. Binding sl. rubbed/ worn. Good/ fine copy.

= With the often lacking handcol. "Scheme of Colours". Moses Harris (1730-1787) "was a clever practical entomologist as well as an accurate artist, who drew, engraved, and coloured all his own works; he was also a miniature painter of some renown." (ODNB). Nissen, ZBI 1838; Horn-Schenkling 9698.