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Tuscany Book offersA hand coloured flower engraving from a fragment of an 18th century volume of one of the most famous and long-lasting botanical publications
Curtis, W.
The Botanical Magazine; or, Flower-Garden Displayed: in which the most Ornamental Foreign Plants, cultivated in the Open Ground, the Green-House, and the Stove, will be accurately represented in their natural Colours...
London: Curtis, 1786ff.
The engraving was masterfully hand colored at the time of publication.
The original printed description of the plant is part of the lot.
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Size of the leaf : ca. 9”x 5.5" (230 mm x 140 mm).
Condition: As shown, in good condition with evidence of ageing and storage: occasional soiling, or spotting, original paper flaws or impurities, edge or margin flaws, etc.
Pictured: The hand colored engraving for sale and a sample title page of the annual publication.
The title page is shown for reference. It is not part of the lot.
Please note: I never restore or treat my items with chemicals to enhance their appearance. Therefore, you can be confident that this item will not deteriorate beyond the natural aging process.
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