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Antique Print of Knapweed and Other Plants, 1773
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Antique Print of Knapweed and Other Plants, 1773

£205 ($270, €240)

Period original, not a reproduction.

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Date
1773
Size
10.2 × 8.3 in (26 × 21 cm)
Condition
Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
Period
18th century
Section
Botanical
Reference
f_29221112

Antique print titled 'Gratiolae affinis (..)'. Old botany print depicting knapweed and other plants. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interesting travel account of Northern Africa titled 'Reizen en Aanmerkingen door en over Barbaryen en het Ooste'.

Artists and Engravers: Author: T. Shaw. Translated by P. Boddaert and published by J. van Schoonhoven.

Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.

Date: 1773

Overall size: 21 x 26 cm.

Image size: 16 x 22 cm.

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