A COLLECTION OF 16 HAND-COLORED PLATES FROM "[SYDENHAM] EDWARDS' BOTANICAL REGISTER"

(BOTANICAL PLATES)

Published by 1830s-40s (and a few earlier)], [London, 1830

About this Item

All measuring about 240 x 150 mm. (9 1/2 x 6"), in various mat sizes. Attractively matted, mostly with color-coordinated matboard. Colored by contemporary hands. Many accompanied by the original text leaf. â One plate with a slight crease, otherwise in fine, fresh condition. This attractive group of engravings comes from a long-running botanical journal known for its beautiful hand-colored plates. "The Botanical Register" was founded in 1815 with plates provided by botanical artist Sydenham Edwards; in 1829 the publication became known as "Edwards's Botanical Register" under the leadership of John Lindley, and eventually ceased publication in 1847. The present plates feature vibrant yet delicate hand coloring, and are pleasing seen in their matching mats. The plants pictures here include: Toad-skinned Gongora (no. 2), Van Houtte's Phlox (no. 5), Finely-cut Amphicome, Tree Lupine (no. 32), Gouty-jointed Spiderwort (no. 42), Mr. Schomburgk's Epidendrum (no. 53), Hemp-Agrimony-like Stevia (no. 93),Violet-flowering Calathea (no. 961), Large white Hedychium (no. 1022), Sage-leaved Stachys (no. 1226), Mexican Poppy (no. 1264), Purple Mallow (no. 1362); Jagged-leaved Cinquefoil (no. 1478), Parrot Alstromeria (no. 1540), De Candolle's Talaum Tree (no. 1709), Sea Lavender-leaved Pentstemon (no. 1770), and Imperato's Crocus (no. 1993). (These plates were bought at auction as part of a large group of single engravings.). Seller Inventory # ST07803a-5h

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Title: A COLLECTION OF 16 HAND-COLORED PLATES FROM ...

Publisher: 1830s-40s (and a few earlier)], [London

Publication Date: 1830