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Rh The figure of an Egyptian Scarabæus (Ateuchus sacer) is placed at the commencement, and that of a Moth (Saturnia Pyri) at the end of the above inscription. On the left face of the obelisk are the following words:— Précis des Caractères des Insectes, 1797. Genera Insectorum, 1806. Règne Animal, Crustacés, Arachnides et Insectes, 1817—1829. &c.

And on the right:—

Expedition de Suétone Paulin, 1807. Notice sur les Sères et l'Atlantide, 1817, &c. &c.

The bronze bust, which is of the natural size, has the name Latreille carved on its base. On one of