A set of 7 mounted and framed original plates from "English Botany" by James Sowerby, London, Third Edition, 1849. Each plate was handcoloured at the time and shows different species of plants. Technique: engraving. Plate size: cm. 21,5 X 13 (8,5 X 5 inch). Back is blank. Black mount and vintage wodden frames with golden stripe as per pictures. Plate colours are still bright, however some foxing due to the age may appear here and there. Included plates: – Veronica Chamaedrys – Veronica montana – Veronica agrestis – Veronica arvensis – Veronica triphyllos – Pinguicula grandiflora – Utricularia vulgaris 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.