William Curtis Botanical Magazine Antique Prints 1787-1817

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Scarlet-flowered Justicia
CUR432
$45
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Rough-stemmed Lychnidea
CUR1344
$45
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Guernsey Amaryllis
CUR294
$55
Sale Price: $27
Poppy-coloured Amaryllis
CUR1090
$55
Sale Price: $27
Justicia
CUR1014
$45
Sale Price: $25
Glaucons-Leaved Amaryllis
CUR725
$55
Sale Price: $27
Justicia
CUR546
$45
Sale Price: $25
Turk's Cap Lily
CUR1634 
$55
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Fiddle-Leaved Physic-Nut
CUR604
$45
Sale Price: $25
Clematis
CUR565
$45
Sale Price: $25
Crested Sida
CUR330
$45
Sale Price: $25
Flowering Raspberry
CUR323
$45
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Miss Lawrence's Rose
CUR1762
$45
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Crysanthemum
CUR1080
$45
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Copper Flowered Mullein
CUR1226
$45
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Scarlet Azalea
CUR180
$45
Sale Price: $25
Diosma
CUR1519
$45
Sale Price: $25
Scarlet Fuschia
CUR97
$45
Sale Price: $25
Wood Sorrel
CUR1712
$45
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Rose Coloured Wood Sorrel
CUR1698
$45
Sale Price: $25
White Flowered Wood Sorrel
CUR1683
$45
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William Curtis Prints

William Curtis began publication of the Botanical Magazine in February 1787 and continued almost without interruption for 160 years. After Curtis edited the first 13 volumes, the publication continued under the editors: John Simms (1800-1826), William Jackson Hooker (1827-1865) and Joseph Dalton Hooker (1865-1904). The images were engraved and hand-coloured by many artists including Sydenham Edwards, William Graves, James Sowerby, John Curtis, William Jackson Hooker, W.H. Fitch, Matilda Smith, Lillian Snelling and Stella Rose Craig. The plates are known for their fine detail and delicate hand coloring. The prints are all copper engravings to Volume 70 & then stone or zinc lithography until the introduction of color printing in 1948. It is the longest running botanical magazine and was entirely hand colored until 1948. References: Blunt (1994) pp 211 - 217, Great Flower Books pp 156 - 157, Nissen BPI 2350, Staflue 1290.

These Curtis prints are particularly prized for their lavish, beautifully hand colored large illustrations representing some of the greatest prints of the entire work. Even now, after all this time of living with Curtis prints, we are still left in awe by their beauty. Each single measures approximately 5 1/2 by 9 inches long. Prints are accompanied by the relevant original descriptive text.

The condition of these prints is remarkable for a work that is 200 years old, with strong plate marks and dates. There is little or no foxing, with characteristic good plate marks on wove paper that is a creamy in color. The photos are very accurate, so please review carefully. All our prints are authentic hand colored antique prints, and the Curtis are about 200 years old & in excellent condition.

We accept credit cards & PayPal. Florida state residents pay Florida state sales tax. Shipping for this item is $8.95. Items can be combined to save on postage. International shipping starts at $40 priority mail, but may be more depending on the size of the prints and the country. Buyers are responsible for all customs duties. Our environment is smoke free. We pack professionally using only new materials. All items are beautifully wrapped and suitable for sending directly as gifts. You may return any item within 14 days if not satisfied. To order, you may call us at 1-888-PANTEEK, or send email to panteek@aol.com


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