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Moonwort and Adder’s Tongue Ferns Antique Botanical Prints, 1873
£240 ($315, €280)
Period original, not a reproduction.
Shipped from the Netherlands, flat, insured and tracked, worldwide. Returns accepted within 14 days.
- Date
- 1873
- Size
- 9.6 × 5.5 in (24.4 × 14 cm)
- Condition
- Good. Light toning and occasional spotting.
- Period
- Late 19th century
- Section
- Botanical
- Reference
- f_48053212
Moonwort and Adder’s Tongue Ferns, Antique Botanical Prints, 1873
Description:
This intriguing pair features two distinctive fern species with upright growth and pronounced botanical structure. Their unusual forms and clear labeling give the set strong scientific character while remaining visually refined.
Published in 1873, these prints appeal to collectors interested in less commonly depicted botanical subjects. Together they create a balanced and intellectually engaging wall display.
Condition:
Light toning and occasional spotting.
Framing tips:
Stone-colored mats with simple black or dark bronze frames.
Technique: Hand-colored engraving
Maker: Anne Pratt, England, 1873
