With seventy-nine hand coloured plates. 

Morris’s British Butterflies (7th Edition, 1893) is a beautifully illustrated natural history book by F. O. Morris, which provides a detailed account of the butterflies of Britain. This edition, notable for its hand-colored plates, showcases the butterflies in exquisite detail, offering both scientific information and artistic renderings of the species. The hand-colored illustrations are a key feature, reflecting the skill and artistry of the time in presenting the natural world.

In this book, Morris provides descriptions of the various species of British butterflies, discussing their habitats, life cycles, and behaviors, while also including historical and anecdotal observations. The plates themselves, meticulously colored by hand, add a vibrant and scientific element to the work, making it both a visual and educational treasure for butterfly enthusiasts and natural historians.

The 7th edition, published in 1893, is an updated version of earlier editions and reflects the increasing interest in entomology during the Victorian era. It serves as both a valuable scientific resource for understanding the butterflies of Britain and as an artistic achievement, preserving the charm and elegance of the butterflies through the work of early natural history illustrators.