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A selection of twenty-one original plates from "English Botany" by James Sowerby, London, Third Edition, Vol. VII, 1852.
Each plate was partly handcoloured at the time and shows different species of plants. A number of plates showing orchids are included. 
Technique: copper engraving. Plate size: cm. 21,5 X 13 (8,5 X 5 inch). Back is blank.
Name of plants are reported in Latin and same plates also includes reference number to previus editions.

Plate colours are still bright, however some foxing due to the age may appear here and there.

Included plates:

– Ribes alpinum
– Chenopodium album 
– Chenopodium glaucum
– Ulmus montana 
– Gentiana acaulis 
– Gentiana nivalis
– Orchis Moria 
– Orchis Fusca 
– Orchis Ustulata
– Orchis Hircina 
– Orchis Saxiflora 
– Ophrys Apifer
– Ophrys Aranifera
– Goodyera Repens
– Neottia Gemnifera 
– Listera Cordata
– Epipactis Grandiflora 
– Liparis Loeselii 
– Euphorbia Hiberna
– Euphorbia Cyparissias 
– Euphorbia Amygdaloide

Please note: this item will only be shipped to countries within the European Union, to United Kingdom and to Switzerland. 
Object belonging to the seller's private collection. Retention of title by seller until full payment to seller is made. Price includes appropriate packaging.
Annexed pictures are integral part of the item description. Please refer to them to get your own idea before purchase.
Custom duties for delivery outside the EU, if any, will be borne by purchaser.

Quantity: 21 - Single sheet print

English Botany: 21 handcoloured plates including orchids - 1852

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