Emile-Alain Seguy "Papillons" published around 1920

[mygos]

I am pleased to present you a very rare work from Emile-Alain Seguy (1877-1951) entitled "Papillons", and published by Tolmer in Paris around 1920 !
He his not to be confused with Eugène Seguy (1889-1985) who was a famous French Dipterist ...
This is a portofolio of 20 magnificent plates representing 81 butterflies and moths in an "art déco" way ! 
Note : as some will notice, I have selected some plates that includes Delias in honor to this Forum creator
















He also produced another Portofolio entitled "Insectes" in the same period which I am looking for ...

A+, Michel

[wollastoni]

Very Art Deco indeed !

Thanks for sharing it with us !

I see that they are for sale on Abebooks here !