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Antique Botany Print of Xylophylla Latifolia by Curtis, 1807

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Antique Botany Print of Xylophylla Latifolia by Curtis, 1807

$105 (£80, €95)

Period original, not a reproduction.

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Date
1807
Size
8.9 × 5.3 in (22.5 × 13.5 cm)
Condition
Good
Period
Early 19th century
Artist or book
Curtis's Botanical Magazine
Section
Botanical
Reference
f_25894712

Antique botany print of Xylophylla Latifolia or Broad-Leaved Xylophylla. This print originates from 'Curtis's botanical magazine'.

Artists and Engravers: Curtis's Botanical Magazine is the longest running botanical periodical featuring colour illustrations of plants. Curtis's Botanical Magazine has been published continuously since 1787, although there have been several series within the overall sequence. From 1984 to 1994 the magazine appeared under the title of The Kew Magazine. In 1995 the publication returned to its roots and the historical and popular name Curtis's Botanical Magazine again took precedence.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Blank verso, minor wear. Please study image carefully.

Date: 1807

Overall size: 13.5 x 22.5 cm

Image size: 0.001 x 11 x 20 cm

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