Antique Botanical Print ANONIS, REST HARROW, Philip Miller 1760

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Seller: Lindisfarne Prints, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United KingdomLindisfarne Prints

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Original Antique Botanical Print ANONIS Viscosa spinis carens lutea majoror Rest HarrowEngraved by Thomas Jefferys for "Figures of the Most Beautiful, Useful and Uncommon Plants described in the Gardeners Dictionary" by Philip Miller.Published London 1760 by John Rivington. A.Millar, H.Woodfall, J.Whiston et al.This is a fine, good sized, hand coloured 18th century copper engraving from the first edition of this major botanical work by Philip Miller.Dated in the plate (1755) These beautiful folio sized engravings are widely appreciated for their botanical accuracy and aesthetic appeal and are perfect for framing and display.Approx. 13" x 8.5" (340mm x 220mm) to the plate mark as shown. Overall sheet size is 15.5" x 10" (395mm x 250mm).Fine condition other than minor age related blemishes as seen, printed on robust hand laid paper, no folds, blank verso.Philip Miller (1691-1771) was head gardener at the Chelsea Physic Garden and a member of the Botanic Academy of Florence.He was considered the most influential and distinguished gardener of his time and his wonderful illustrations were drawn from live specimens from the Chelsea Physic Garden itself. Several notable artists, predominantly George Ehret were commissioned for the work and Miller closely monitored each one through to the engraving stage.The prints here offered were published as a follow-up to Miller's "Gardener's Dictionary" which was not fully illustrated. Miller declared that "no expense has been spared to render it as perfect as possible". A GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT GUARANTEED OVER 260 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTSP2322.

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Antique Botanical Print ANONIS, REST HARROW, Philip Miller 1760
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1st Edition
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Lindisfarne Prints

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom

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Original Antique Maps and Prints from LINDISFARNE PRINTS Lindisfarne Prints is a small family business specialising in genuine antique maps and prints at affordable prices. Established in 1995 and trading online since 2000, we pride ourselves on accurate descriptions, good communications, rapid service and fair prices. To avoid confusion, no item less than 100 years old is ever offered for sale. We do not deal in reproductions, facsimiles or modern copies of any kind. So please buy with confidence in the safe knowledge that authenticity is unfailingly assured. We offer an eclectic mix of fine antique maps and prints to satisfy the needs of collectors, academics, history lovers and interior designers. Call them vintage, antique, antiquarian, historic, collectable, or just plain old, they will grace your home with conversation pieces to be admired and cherished for decades ahead. Genuine antique maps and prints have a timeless quality unmatched by the transience of modern reproductions. Buy the real thing, right here, probably for much less than you think!

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