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Hand colored antique botanical copperplate engraving from England in excellent
condition.
We are pleased to offer this print of the Fringe Leaved Passion Flower from
the Curtis Botanical Magazine first published by William Curtis beginning in 1787.
This
engraving is Plate # 288 dated January 1, 1795, one of the earliest Curtis botanical engravings.
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 210 year-old engraving on rag
paper.
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 1/4".
[Click on image to see large, detailed picture of the engraving.]
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