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Hand colored antique botanical copperplate engraving from England in excellent
condition.
We are pleased to offer this print of the Elm Leaved Grewia from
the Curtis Botanical Magazine first published by William Curtis beginning in 1787. The accompanying text states that the Elm Leaved Grewia was cultivated in the royal garden in Hampton Court in 1692.
This
engraving is Plate # 422, dated October 1, 1798, drawn by S. Edwards and engraved by F.
Sansom. Mr. Curtis was a trained pharmacist living in London, whose greater interest
was the study of flora and insects. He maintained a large garden where he grew beautiful
exotic plants.
Highly collectible, and increasingly hard-to-find in this condition; this botanical engraving
still has the original vivid coloration. Guaranteed authentic 206 year-old engraving on rag
paper. The original text page will accompany this engraving.
Antique engravings are a unique gift idea and make a fine complement to any home or
office.
Print size is 5 1/2" x 9 1/2".
[Click on image to see large, detailed picture of the engraving.]
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