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1777 Large Pair of Botanical Engravings by William Curtis From Flora of London
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1777 Large Pair of Botanical Engravings by William Curtis From Flora of London

REF: ES1667 / LA490376
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Description
Pair of antique botanical engravings, The Sowthistle and The Pellitory of the Wall, by William Curtis. Both engravings are from the Flora Londinensis [plants that grow wild in the environs of london], published in 1777. An original pair of 18th century copper engravings by William Curtis, both with hand colouring and matching modern frames, one text page relating to the plant in a plastic sleeve to rear board.
measurements
Height:
26 in
Width:
18 in
Engravings: approx 17.5 x 10.5 inches
declaration
Elder Books & Collectables has clarified that the 1777 Large Pair of Botanical Engravings by William Curtis From Flora of London (LA490376) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1777
condition
Few very minor marks to engravings; overall both are in very nice condition with no major faults. Please note that some reflections present in images are from the picture glass.
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Date of Manufacture:
1777
location
This 1777 Large Pair of Botanical Engravings by William Curtis From Flora of London is located in Herefordshire, United Kingdom
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