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Goodyera Repens. Creeping Goodyera. [BRITISH ORCHID] by FLORA LONDINENSIS HANDCOLORED BOTANICAL ENGRAVING) - 1777-1798.

by FLORA LONDINENSIS HANDCOLORED BOTANICAL ENGRAVING)

Goodyera Repens.  Creeping Goodyera. [BRITISH ORCHID] by FLORA LONDINENSIS HANDCOLORED BOTANICAL ENGRAVING) -  1777-1798.

Goodyera Repens. Creeping Goodyera. [BRITISH ORCHID]

by FLORA LONDINENSIS HANDCOLORED BOTANICAL ENGRAVING)

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London.: William Curtis.. 1777-1798.. Engraving, handcolored, image 8 1/2 x 5 on sheet 11 x 18 1/2 inches. Wove paper. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside of plate mark, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #86, Dunthorne #87). This work is celebrated for the skill of the engraving and handcoloring; the plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. An attractive image of a white orchid with botanical details. .
  • Bookseller Independent bookstores US (US)
  • Book Condition Used
  • Publisher William Curtis.
  • Place of Publication London.
  • Date Published 1777-1798.
  • Keywords Botanical, Botanical Art, British, England, engraving, flora, handcolored, London, Orchids, zz_22_WS_40_off, zzprintg