While our images are electronically watermarked, the antique prints themselves are not.
Drummond's Calliopsis, Slender Pentstemon, Soapwort-leaved Gentian, Bound-leaved Wintergreen MBG148 $45
Each print measures approximately 7
inches wide by 9 inches long
In 1825 Benjamin Maund started the publication of a
new periodical, The Botanic Garden. His desire,
in the spirit so very true to the era, was to create a
work combining accurate scientific instruction with an
occasional appeal to the imagination and to the moral
and religious feelings. He published a series of 13
volumes, from 1825-1851. The plates are finely hand
colored and unusual in that four plants are represented
on each page. The work is of a precision, beauty and
intense color unrivalled in all of botanical
illustration. The plates are by Mrs. E. Bay, Misses E. &
S. Maund, E D Smith & Mills & engraved by S Watts.
References include Nissen 222; Great Flower Books
1990,p.160; Blount p. 266.
We are currently offering a selection of prints from
this periodical in the quarto edition size,
approximately 7 inches wide by 9 inches long. All plates
in this series of 312 are ORIGINAL HAND COLORED
engravings and of the utmost delicacy and beauty. Each
flower is a little jewel of skillful artistry. The
condition of the plates is excellent with paper strong
and not brittle and still quite white. The margins are
wide and there are various fine clear watermarks on the
paper, including J Whatman, Penny, J Green & Sons, with
the date. The plates are bright and clean with very fine
coloring. It is remarkable for a work that is almost 200
years old. Each print is accompanied by four pages of
descriptive text, one for each flower. The photos are
very accurate, so please review carefully.
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professionally using only new materials. All items are beautifully wrapped and
suitable for sending directly as gifts. You may return any item within 7 days if
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