While our images are electronically watermarked, the antique prints themselves are not.

Woolly Thyme, Chequered Fritillaria, Early Blue-flowered Phlox, Dog's-Tooth Violet MBG46 $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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