Curtis Botanical Mag. antique 1798 hand-colored engraving Pl 422 Articular Heath

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Plate 422 Articular Heath and text pageOriginal antique hand-colored botanical print from Curtis's Botanical Magazine; Flower-Garden Displayed .Original antique hand-colored engraving botanical printBotanical illustration by Sydenham Teast EdwardsFirst edition print from 1798Approximately 5 1/2 x 9 1/4 inchesPaper is blank on the back, has strong plate mark and has the natural binding edgeIncludes text page written by botanist William Curtis.Prints of this age show expected signs of age - like darkening around the edges, some staining and light foxing (see photo for actual condition). The colors remain vibrant and the paper stable.Arrives in archival sleeve with mat board for archival storageOnly one availableShips next dayThe vibrant colors of this print has been painted by hand. The prints have strong plate marks and the natural binding edge. Some prints contain partial watermarks. The print comes with the original text page, which includes Curtis's notes on the plant, where the plant was found, when it grows, etc.Publication - an original print from...Curtis's Botanical Magazine; Flower-Garden DisplayedPublisher: T. CurtisPrinter: Stephen CouchmanEdition: 1st EditionThe Botanical Magazine; or Flower-Garden Displayed, is an illustrated publication which began in 1787.[1] The longest running botanical magazine, it is widely referred read more