Diotis Maritima. Sea-Side Cottonweed. -
Diotis Maritima. Sea-Side Cottonweed.
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London.: W. Curtis.. 1817-1828.. Engraving, handcolored, image 12 1/2 x 6 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside plate mark, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. .
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- Publisher W. Curtis.
- Place of Publication London.
- Date Published 1817-1828.
- Keywords Botanical, Botanical Art, British, England, engraving, flora, handcolored, London, zzprintg