Spring Crocus by William Curtis (2 results)
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Published by London, 1803
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Seller: Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books, Franklin, TN, U.S.A.Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Contact seller3-star sellerSoft cover. Condition: Fine. This originally hand-colored engraving is from William Curtisâs "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, are accurately represented in their natural colours." The is engraving was…published between 1803 and 1809 in London by S. Couchman. --- William Curtis (1746-1799) was a famous English botanist. He was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live specimens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. --- Commonly referred to as Curtis' "Botanical Magazine", this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens. "It is, indeed, the oldest current scientific periodical of its kind with coloured illustrations in the world, and in the beauty of production and high standard of its contributions it can claim a unique place" (Henry II, p. 302) --- The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. --- Paper Size ~ 5 1/2" by 9".
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Published by London, 1800
- Softcover
- Art / Print / Poster
Seller: Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books, Franklin, TN, U.S.A.Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Contact seller3-star sellerCondition: Fine. This lovely botanical print is from William Curtisâs The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed. Curtis was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live speicmens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying desc…riptive text for each (when available). The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Around the mid-1800s the images were completed by lithography with hand-coloring. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens. --- The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. Some of the Curtis prints will have some text offset or faint marks or foxing. The size of the paper may vary a bit as it was published as part of a periodical over many years and cropped for binding differently. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. --- Paper Size ~ 5 1/4 - 3/4" by 8 3/4 - 9 1/2".
