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Moonwort and Adder’s Tongue Ferns Antique Botanical Prints, 1873
€280 ($315, £235, €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
- Colour
- Hand coloured
What the condition grades mean
- Excellent
- Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
- Very good
- Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
- Good
- Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
- Fair
- Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
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
