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Jeffreys (engraved by). Alaternus... Stock ID: 41867 London. P. Miller. 1755. Handcolored engraving, image size 12 1/4 x 7 5/8 inches on sheet 16 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches. Overall very good condition: very light scattered foxing, tiny edge tear at upper and lower edge well outside plate mark. This is a beautiful copperplate engraving on antique rag laid paper, plate XVI from Figures of the Most Beautiful, useful and uncommon Plants described in the Gardener's Dictionary published by Philip Miller in London, and dated on the plate 1755. It was engraved by T. Jeffreys. Philip Miller (1691-1771) was the chief gardener at the Chelsea Physick Garden in London and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of his extensive knowledge of plants. Two types of the plant (a buckthorn?) are depicted each with deep green leaves and delicate yellow flowers. Small botanical details are included. The engraving was printed in a reddish brown ink (rather than the usual black ink) which gives a particularly attractive soft tone to the image. These larger, folio size 18th century botanical prints are now quite scarce as they were produced in limited numbers. Paper was then quite expensive and the potential market for the publications still quite small; only in the 19th century did an expanding middle class fuel the publication of many relatively affordable botanical publications of smaller size (such as William Curtis's Botanical Magazine and other botanical publications modelled after it). |
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Jeffreys (engraved by). Alysson. Stock ID: 41869 London. P. Miller. 1755. Handcolored engraving, image size 12 1/4 x 7 5/8 inches on sheet 16 3/4 x 10 inches. Overall very good condition. This is a beautiful copperplate engraving on antique rag laid paper, plate XX from Figures of the Most Beautiful, useful and uncommon Plants described in the Gardener's Dictionary published by Philip Miller in London, and dated on the plate 1755. It was engraved by T. Jeffreys. Philip Miller (1691-1771) was the chief gardener at the Chelsea Physick Garden in London and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of his extensive knowledge of plants. Two types of the plant are depicted with green leaves and small yellow flowers - this is perhaps C. hyssopifolia, 'Allyson'. Included are small botanical details. These larger, folio size 18th century botanical prints are now quite scarce as they were produced in limited numbers. Paper was then quite expensive and the potential market for the publications still quite small; only in the 19th century did an expanding middle class fuel the publication of many relatively affordable botanical publications of smaller size (such as William Curtis's Botanical Magazine and other botanical publications modelled after it). |
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Miller, I. (drawn and engraved by). Solidago... Stock ID: 41871 London. P. Miller. 1758. Handcolored engraving, image size 12 1/4 x 7 5/8 inches on sheet 16 3/4 x 10 inches. Overall very good condition: a few small spots to lower margin and upper right image (scarcely noticeable). This is a beautiful copperplate engraving on antique rag laid paper, plate CCLIV from Figures of the Most Beautiful, useful and uncommon Plants described in the Gardener's Dictionary published by Philip Miller in London, and dated on the plate 1755. Philip Miller (1691-1771) was the chief gardener at the Chelsea Physick Garden in London and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of his extensive knowledge of plants. Two types of the plant are depicted with large green leaves and small yellow flowers. Included are small botanical details. The engraving was printed in a soft green ink (rather than the usual black ink) which gives a particularly attractive soft tone to the image. These larger, folio size 18th century botanical prints are now quite scarce as they were produced in limited numbers. Paper was then quite expensive and the potential market for the publications still quite small; only in the 19th century did an expanding middle class fuel the publication of many relatively affordable botanical publications of smaller size (such as William Curtis's Botanical Magazine and other botanical publications modelled after it). |
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Miller, I. (drawn and engraved by). Gundelia... Stock ID: 41872 London. P. Miller. 1759. Handcolored engraving, image size 12 1/4 x 7 5/8 inches on sheet 16 3/4 x 10 inches. Overall very good condition: single pinhole in each corner and soft crease to lower right corner (all well outside plate area). This is a beautiful copperplate engraving on antique rag laid paper, plate CCLXXXVII from Figures of the Most Beautiful, useful and uncommon Plants described in the Gardener's Dictionary published by Philip Miller in London, and dated on the plate 1759. Philip Miller (1691-1771) was the chief gardener at the Chelsea Physick Garden in London and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of his extensive knowledge of plants. The Gundelia is depicted with large spiky green leaves and thistle-like purple ball shaped flowers. Included are small botanical details. The engraving was printed in a reddish brown ink (rather than the usual black ink) which gives a particularly attractive soft tone to the image. These larger, folio size 18th century botanical prints are now quite scarce as they were produced in limited numbers. Paper was then quite expensive and the potential market for the publications still quite small; only in the 19th century did an expanding middle class fuel the publication of many relatively affordable botanical publications of smaller size (such as William Curtis's Botanical Magazine and other botanical publications modelled after it). |
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Lancake, R. (illus). Miller (engraved by). Lotus, leguminibus... Stock ID: 42006 London. P. Miller. 1757. Copperplate engraving with modern handcolor, image size 12 1/2 x 8 inches on sheet 16 1/2 x 10 1/4 inches. Very good condition, on laid paper with watermark. With accompanying text sheet. This is a beautiful copperplate engraving on antique rag laid paper, plate CLXVIII from Figures of the Most Beautiful, useful and uncommon Plants described in the Gardener's Dictionary published by Philip Miller in London, and dated on the plate 1757. Philip Miller (1691-1771) was the chief gardener at the Chelsea Physick Garden in London and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of his extensive knowledge of plants. Small botanical details are included. These larger, folio size 18th century botanical prints are now quite scarce as they were produced in limited numbers. Paper was then quite expensive and the potential market for the publications still quite small; only in the 19th century did an expanding middle class fuel the publication of many relatively affordable botanical publications of smaller size (such as William Curtis's Botanical Magazine and other botanical publications modelled after it.) |
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Miller, I. (drawn and engraved by). Fig. 1. Turnera Angustifolia. Narrow Elm-leaved Turners. Fig. 2. Turnera Ulmifolia. Broad Elm-leaved Turnera. Stock ID: 44954 London. P. Miller. 1805. Handcolored engraving, plate area 13 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches on sheet 16 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches. Faint toning to lower margin (entering into lower right corner of image), some faint scattered foxing, soft crease to upper left corner; a bright, clean image. This is a beautiful copperplate engraving, plate CCLXVIII from Figures of the Most Beautiful, useful and uncommon Plants described in the Gardener's Dictionary. The paper has a "John Hall 1805" watermark and is presumabley from a later edition. Philip Miller (1691-1771) was the chief gardener at the Chelsea Physick Garden in London and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of his extensive knowledge of plants. |
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ALPINE)
Jeffeys (engraved by). Androsace. Stock ID: 41870 London. P. Miller. 1755. Handcolored engraving, image size 12 1/4 x 7 5/8 inches on sheet 16 3/4 x 10 inches. Overall very good condition: light toning, a few small spots to lower right margin. This is a beautiful copperplate engraving on antique rag laid paper, plate XXX from Figures of the Most Beautiful, useful and uncommon Plants described in the Gardener's Dictionary published by Philip Miller in London, and dated on the plate 1755. It was engraved by T. Jeffreys. Philip Miller (1691-1771) was the chief gardener at the Chelsea Physick Garden in London and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of his extensive knowledge of plants. Two types of the plant are depicted including their roots, plus small botanical details. These larger, folio size 18th century botanical prints are now quite scarce as they were produced in limited numbers. Paper was then quite expensive and the potential market for the publications still quite small; only in the 19th century did an expanding middle class fuel the publication of many relatively affordable botanical publications of smaller size (such as William Curtis's Botanical Magazine and other botanical publications modelled after it). |
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EHRET)
Ehret, G. D. (drawn by). J. Mynde (engraved by). Aster Carolinianus pilosus Conyzae... Stock ID: 44658 London. P. Miller. Copyright 1755. Copperplate engraving with later hand color, plate size 13 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches on sheet 16 1/2 x 10 inches, very clean, bright condition. Plate LVII from Philip Miller's "Figures of the Most Beautiful, Useful Plants described in the Gardener's Dictionary", published between 1755 and 1760. Ehret, who first worked as a gardener in Heidelberg, became the foremost botanical illustrator of the mid 18th century, working all over Europe (see G. Calmann's book "Ehret: Flower Painter Extraordinary"). |
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EHRET)
Ehret, G. D. (drawn by). I. Miller (engraved by). Mesembranthemum... Stock ID: 44659 London. P. Miller. Copyright 1757. Copperplate engraving with handcolor (likely modern handcolor), plate size 13 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches on sheet 16 1/2 x 10 inches, very clean, bright condition. With descriptive text sheet. Plate CLXXVII from Philip Miller's "Figures of the Most Beautiful, Useful Plants described in the Gardener's Dictionary", published between 1755 and 1760. Ehret, who first worked as a gardener in Heidelberg, became the foremost botanical illustrator of the mid 18th century, working all over Europe (see G. Calmann's book "Ehret: Flower Painter Extraordinary"). |
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EHRET)
Ehret, G. D. (drawn by). J. Mynde (engraved by). Acacia non spinosa... Stock ID: 44660 London. P. Miller. Copyright 1757. Copperplate engraving, handcolored, plate size 13 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches on sheet 16 1/2 x 10 inches. A few faint spots to outer edges (not affecting image), very good condition. Plate IV from Philip Miller's "Figures of the Most Beautiful, Useful Plants described in the Gardener's Dictionary", published between 1755 and 1760. Ehret, who first worked as a gardener in Heidelberg, became the foremost botanical illustrator of the mid 18th century, working all over Europe (see G. Calmann's book "Ehret: Flower Painter Extraordinary"). |
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EHRET)
Ehret, G. D. (drawn by). J. Miller (engraved by). Acacia foliis pinnatis conjugatis... Stock ID: 44661 London. P. Miller. Copyright 1759. Copperplate engraving, handcolored, plate size 13 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches on sheet 16 1/2 x 10 inches. A few faint spots in margin, very clean, bright condition. Plate CCXCI from Philip Miller's "Figures of the Most Beautiful, Useful Plants described in the Gardener's Dictionary", published between 1755 and 1760. Ehret, who first worked as a gardener in Heidelberg, became the foremost botanical illustrator of the mid 18th century, working all over Europe (see G. Calmann's book "Ehret: Flower Painter Extraordinary"). |
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EHRET)
Ehret, G. D. (drawn by). I. Miller (engraved by). Ricinus, foliis peltasis... Stock ID: 44662 London. P. Miller. Copyright 1756. Copperplate engraving, handcolored, plate size 13 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches on sheet 16 1/2 x 10 inches. A few faint foxing spots and mended short edge tears (outside plate area), very clean, bright condition. Plate CCXIX from Philip Miller's "Figures of the Most Beautiful, Useful Plants described in the Gardener's Dictionary", published between 1755 and 1760. Ehret, who first worked as a gardener in Heidelberg, became the foremost botanical illustrator of the mid 18th century, working all over Europe (see G. Calmann's book "Ehret: Flower Painter Extraordinary"). |
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LUPIN)
Lancake, R. (illus). Miller (engraved by). Lupinus, radice... Lychnis, caule erecto... Stock ID: 42004 London. P. Miller. 1757. Handcolored engraving, image size 12 1/2 x 8 inches on sheet 16 1/2 x 10 1/4 inches. Very good condition, on laid paper with ornate watermark. This is a beautiful copperplate engraving on antique rag laid paper, plate CLXX from Figures of the Most Beautiful, useful and uncommon Plants described in the Gardener's Dictionary published by Philip Miller in London, and dated on the plate 1757. Philip Miller (1691-1771) was the chief gardener at the Chelsea Physick Garden in London and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of his extensive knowledge of plants. On the left is a lupin with blue flowers; on the right a member of the Campion family. Small botanical details are included. These larger, folio size 18th century botanical prints are now quite scarce as they were produced in limited numbers. Paper was then quite expensive and the potential market for the publications still quite small; only in the 19th century did an expanding middle class fuel the publication of many relatively affordable botanical publications of smaller size (such as William Curtis's Botanical Magazine and other botanical publications modelled after it.) |
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MIMOSA - CENTRAL AMERICA)
Houst (illus). J. Miller (engraved by). Mimosa, aculeata foliis bipinnatis... Stock ID: 42833 London. P. Miller. Copyright 1757. Copperplate engraving with later hand color, image 12 1/2 x 8 inches on sheet 16 1/2 x 10 inches. Light offsetting, overall clean and bright. WITH ACCOMPANYING TEXT SHEET. The text sheet states that the three types of mimosa were collected by Dr William Houstoun at La Vera Cruz, New Spain. This is a beautiful copperplate engraving on antique rag laid paper, plate CLXXXII from Figures of the Most Beautiful, useful and uncommon Plants described in the Gardener's Dictionary published by Philip Miller in London, and dated on the plate 1757. Philip Miller (1691-1771) was the chief gardener at the Chelsea Physick Garden in London and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of his extensive knowledge of plants. On the left is a lupin with blue flowers; on the right a member of the Campion family. Small botanical details are included. These larger, folio size 18th century botanical prints are now quite scarce as they were produced in limited numbers. Paper was then quite expensive and the potential market for the publications still quite small; only in the 19th century did an expanding middle class fuel the publication of many relatively affordable botanical publications of smaller size (such as William Curtis's Botanical Magazine and other botanical publications modelled after it). |
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SWEET PEA)
Lancake, R. (drawn by). I. Miller (engraved by). Lathyrus, Latifolius minor, flore majore Boerh. Ind. 158. Stock ID: 44663 London. P. Miller. Copyright 1757. Copperplate engraving, handcolored, plate size 13 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches on sheet 16 1/2 x 10 inches. A few faint fox spots to lower left image, overall very clean, bright condition. Lovely image of pink and white sweet peas. Plate CLX from Philip Miller's "Figures of the Most Beautiful, Useful Plants described in the Gardener's Dictionary", published between 1755 and 1760. |
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