Jacob Strutt, Imperial Folio 52 cm, etched, hand colour, Silver Fur - 1816
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Jacob George Strutt, Imperial Folio 52 cm, etched, hand colour, Silver Fur.
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Silver Fir
52 x 36.3 cm
Elephant folio etching with later hand colour.
Exceptionally large etched sheet from the first edition of Sylva Britannica.
Jacob George Strutt (1784-1867) was a landscape painter and etcher by training, rather than a botanical draftsman. As a result, these tree images showcase superbly famous and distinguished trees in their surroundings. They portray an idyllic time in English history, at least for those who were land owners with large estates. Strutt's early training was in portraiture, but he also excelled in forest scenery. He is best known for Sylva Britannica and a separate book of romantic scenery in Great Britain, Deliciae Sylvarum.
In excellent overall condition for the size. Minor clean tear to right margin restored. Minor stains to very outer margins.
Seller's Story
Having studied at Oxford University in the early 1980s I was lucky enough to learn about the rare book and print trade by scuttling around the markets and auction houses of London at a time when it was still quite possible to discover "that find". Similarly I was able to hone my specialist interests in illustrated Natural History, Mythology and Science, something that I hope is still reflected in the items I offer.
The aim is to offer the rare, interesting, unusual, beautiful and strange, from Master Engravings to Exquisite Folios. So at the very least we hope your visit to the site to be a rewarding and enlightening experience!
Daniel Good Rare Books
Silver Fir
52 x 36.3 cm
Elephant folio etching with later hand colour.
Exceptionally large etched sheet from the first edition of Sylva Britannica.
Jacob George Strutt (1784-1867) was a landscape painter and etcher by training, rather than a botanical draftsman. As a result, these tree images showcase superbly famous and distinguished trees in their surroundings. They portray an idyllic time in English history, at least for those who were land owners with large estates. Strutt's early training was in portraiture, but he also excelled in forest scenery. He is best known for Sylva Britannica and a separate book of romantic scenery in Great Britain, Deliciae Sylvarum.
In excellent overall condition for the size. Minor clean tear to right margin restored. Minor stains to very outer margins.
Seller's Story
Having studied at Oxford University in the early 1980s I was lucky enough to learn about the rare book and print trade by scuttling around the markets and auction houses of London at a time when it was still quite possible to discover "that find". Similarly I was able to hone my specialist interests in illustrated Natural History, Mythology and Science, something that I hope is still reflected in the items I offer.
The aim is to offer the rare, interesting, unusual, beautiful and strange, from Master Engravings to Exquisite Folios. So at the very least we hope your visit to the site to be a rewarding and enlightening experience!
Daniel Good Rare Books
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Number of books
1
Book title
Jacob Strutt, Imperial Folio 52 cm, etched, hand colour, Silver Fur
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1816
Height
52 cm
Width
36.3 cm
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