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Kilburn, W. (illus). Hottonia palustris. Water Hottonia, or Water Violet. Stock ID: 36070 London. W. Curtis. 1777-1798. Engraving, handcolored, image 17 1/2 x 10 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Laid paper with 'G R' watermark. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old staples at upper border, light discoloration to paper at right side of image (only noticeable on close examination), couple of tiny edge tears. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #86, Dunthorne #87). This work is celebrated for the skill of the engraving and handcoloring; the plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$265.00 |
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Orchis maculata. Spotted palmate orchis. Stock ID: 36071 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 16 x 9 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper with 'J Whatman 1817' watermark. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside plate mark, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. This is a particularly attractive image of an orchid, with attractive details of the flowers. |
$265.00 |
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Epipactis latifolia. Broad-Leaved Epipactis or Helleborine. Stock ID: 36088 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 16 x 9 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper with 'J Whatman 1816' watermark. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old staples at upper border well outside plate mark, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. This is a particularly attractive image of flowers and stalks, with attractive botanical details. |
$265.00 |
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Rosa rubiginosa, var. inodora. Stock ID: 36090 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 11 x 9 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper with 'J Whatman 1821' watermark. Very good condition. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$265.00 |
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Melittis melissophylum. Bastard-Balm. Stock ID: 36102 London. W. Curtis. 1777-1798. Engraving, handcolored, image 13 1/2 x 7 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Laid paper with watermark. Slight indentations from old staples at upper border, small white spot near bottom of image, couple of tiny edge tears. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #86, Dunthorne #87). This work is celebrated for the skill of the engraving and handcoloring; the plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$225.00 |
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Lysimachia vulgaris. Yellow Loose-Strife. Stock ID: 36103 London. W. Curtis. 1777-1798. Engraving, handcolored, image 16 x 9 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Laid paper with watermark. Slight indentations from old staples at upper border, very light foxing. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #86, Dunthorne #87). This work is celebrated for the skill of the engraving and handcoloring; the plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$225.00 |
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Galeobdoton Galeopsis. Stock ID: 36105 London. W. Curtis. 1777-1798. Engraving, handcolored, image 17 x 9 1/2 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Laid paper. Slight indentations from old clips at upper border, faint offset from text. A plate from William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #86, Dunthorne #87). This work is celebrated for the skill of the engraving and handcoloring; the plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$225.00 |
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Orchis tephrosanthos. Narrow-Lipped Military Orchis. Stock ID: 36109 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 12 x 8 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside plate mark, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. This is a particularly attractive image of an orchid, with attractive details of the flowers. |
$225.00 |
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Epipactis pallens. White-Flowered Epipactis or Helleborine. Stock ID: 36111 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 13 x 8 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper with 'W Balston & Co 1816' watermark. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside plate mark, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. This is a particularly attractive image, with attractive details of the flowers. |
$225.00 |
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Orchis hircina. Lizard Orchis. Stock ID: 36112 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 13 1/2 x 10 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper with 'J Whatman 1816' watermark. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside plate mark, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. Includes attractive details of the flowers. |
$225.00 |
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Orchis Morio. Meadow Orchis. Stock ID: 36114 London. W. Curtis. 1777-1798. Engraving, handcolored, image 10 1/2 x 6 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Laid paper with 'W T'watermark. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old staples at upper border, slight foxing in margins. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #86, Dunthorne #87). This work is celebrated for the skill of the engraving and handcoloring; the plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$225.00 |
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Statice Armeria. Thrift. Stock ID: 36115 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 10 x 8 1/2 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside plate mark, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. This is a particularly attractive image with attractive details of the flowers. |
$225.00 |
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Cheiranthus Cheiri. Common Wall-Flower. Stock ID: 36116 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 12 x 8 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper. One small piece of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside plate mark, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. This is a particularly attractive image with attractive details of the flowers. |
$225.00 |
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Thlaspi Perfoliatum. Perfoliate Shepherd's Purse. Stock ID: 36122 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 8 x 7 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper with 'W Balston & Co 1815' watermark. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside plate mark, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$75.00 |
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Monotropa Hypopithys. Yellow Bird's Nest. Stock ID: 36124 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 10 1/2 x 8 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper with 'J W Hatman 1816' watermark. Two small pieces of tape, short edge tears, and slight indentations from old clips at upper border all well outside plate mark, very faint offset from text, otherwise very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$95.00 |
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Diotis Maritima. Sea-Side Cottonweed. Stock ID: 36125 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 12 1/2 x 6 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside plate mark, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$95.00 |
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Listera Nidus Avis. Bird's-Nest Listera. Stock ID: 36126 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 13 x 6 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper with 'W Balston & Co 1816' watermark. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside plate mark, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$95.00 |
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Tetraphis Ovata. Ovate-Fruited Tetraphis. Stock ID: 36128 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 7 x 5 1/2 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside plate mark, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$95.00 |
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Cuscuta Europaea. Greater Dodder. Stock ID: 36129 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 12 1/2 x 7 1/2 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside plate mark, a few short edge tears well outside plate mark, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$95.00 |
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Phascum Curvicollum. Curved-Stalked Phascum. Phascum Rectum. Upright-Stalked Phascum. Phascum Bryoides. Tall Phascum. Stock ID: 36130 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 6 1/2 x 7 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper. Residue from two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside plate mark, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$95.00 |
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Luzula Arcuata. Curve-Stalked Hairy-Rush. Stock ID: 36131 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 8 x 6 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper. Residue from two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside plate mark, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$95.00 |
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Ervum hirsutum. Stock ID: 36135 London. W. Curtis. 1777-1798. Engraving, handcolored, image 16 1/2 x 8 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Laid paper with 'VI' watermark. Slight indentations from old staples at upper border, 1 inch repaired edge tear at bottom extending just into plate mark, one small brown spot and very light soiling. A plate from William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #86, Dunthorne #87). This work is celebrated for the skill of the engraving and handcoloring; the plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$125.00 |
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Pinguicula vulgaris. Common Butterwort. Stock ID: 36138 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 6 1/2 x 6 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper with 'J Whatman 1816' watermark. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside plate mark, very soft crease at bottom extending slightly into plate mark, faint offset from text. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$145.00 |
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Papaver nudicaule. Naked-Stalked Yellow-Flowered Poppy. Stock ID: 36139 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 8 x 6 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper with 'J Whatman 1827' watermark. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside plate mark, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$145.00 |
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Panicum sanguinale. Stock ID: 36141 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 4 x 7 1/2 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper with 'Fellow 1814' watermark. Two small pieces of tape at upper border on verso, very good condition. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$145.00 |
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Bellis perennis. Common Daisy. Stock ID: 36143 London. W. Curtis. 1777-1798. Engraving, handcolored, image 5 1/2 x 4 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Laid paper with 'LVG' watermark. A few tiny holes in left border well outside of plate mark, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #86, Dunthorne #87). This work is celebrated for the skill of the engraving and handcoloring; the plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$145.00 |
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Verbascum nigrum. Black or Sage-Leaved Mullein. Stock ID: 36145 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 16 x 8 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper with 'J Whatman 1816' watermark. Damage from a few removed pieces of tape at upper border outside of plate mark, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. The background leaf is uncolored. |
$185.00 |
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Villarsia nymphoides. Nymphaea-Like Villarsia. Stock ID: 36146 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 10 1/2 x 8 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old staples at upper border well outside plate mark, light soiling at bottom of image area, otherwise very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$185.00 |
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Cakile maritima. Sea Rocket. Stock ID: 36149 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 11 x 9 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside plate mark, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$185.00 |
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Anagallis Caerulea. Blue Pimpernel. Stock ID: 36150 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 14 x 9 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside plate mark, a few short edge tears well outside plate mark, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. With attractive details of the flowers. |
$185.00 |
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Picris Echioides. Ox-Tongue. Stock ID: 36154 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 17 x 9 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper with 'J Whatman 1816' watermark. Small ink mark near bottom of image, very good condition. Background leaf is uncolored. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$185.00 |
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Eryngium maritimum. Sea Eryngo, or Sea Holly. Stock ID: 36155 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 16 1/2 x 10 1/2 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper. Residue from two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border, light spotting, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$185.00 |
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Convallaria multiflora. Common Solomon's-Seal. Stock ID: 36156 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 11 x 8 1/2 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper with 'W Balston & Co 1815' watermark. Residue from a few small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. With attractive botanical details. |
$185.00 |
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Scrophularia Vernalis. Yellow Fig-Wart. Stock ID: 36157 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 15 x 8 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper with 'W Balston & Co 1816' watermark. Slight indentations from old clips and short edge tear at upper border, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. With attractive botanical details. |
$185.00 |
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Triglochin maritimum. Stock ID: 36158 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 13 x 6 1/2 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper with 'J Whatman 1816' watermark. Faint offset from text, very light soiling to borders, very good condition. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. With attractive botanical details. |
$185.00 |
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Bromus sterilis. Barren Brome Grass. Stock ID: 36167 London. W. Curtis. 1777-1798. Engraving, handcolored, image 172 x 9 1/2 on sheet 11 x 18 1/2 inches, conservation matted. Laid paper. Very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #86, Dunthorne #87). This work is celebrated for the skill of the engraving and handcoloring; the plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$185.00 |
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Juncus campestris. Hairy Field Rush. Stock ID: 36217 London. W. Curtis. 1777-1798. Engraving, handcolored, image 7 1/2 x 6 1/2 on sheet 11 x 18 1/2 inches. Laid paper with 'WT' watermark. Toning from small piece of tape and slight indentations from old clips at top border well outside of plate mark, small paper loss to top left corner well outside of plate mark, very light spotting. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #86, Dunthorne #87). This work is celebrated for the skill of the engraving and handcoloring; the plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$125.00 |
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Hypnum Proliferum. Proliferous Hypnum. Stock ID: 36218 London. W. Curtis. 1777-1798. Engraving, handcolored, image 6 x 4 on sheet 11 x 18 1/2 inches. Laid paper with 'LVG' watermark. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at top border well outside of plate mark, very light foxing, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #86, Dunthorne #87). This work is celebrated for the skill of the engraving and handcoloring; the plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$125.00 |
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Hypnum sericeum. Silky Hypnum. Stock ID: 36219 London. W. Curtis. 1777-1798. Engraving, handcolored, image 6 x 4 on sheet 11 x 18 1/2 inches. Laid paper with 'TW' watermark. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at top border well outside of plate mark, a few shrot edge tears well otside of plate mark, very light foxing. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #86, Dunthorne #87). This work is celebrated for the skill of the engraving and handcoloring; the plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$125.00 |
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Goodyera Repens. Creeping Goodyera. Stock ID: 36220 London. W. Curtis. 1777-1798. Engraving, handcolored, image 8 1/2 x 5 on sheet 11 x 18 1/2 inches. Wove paper. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside of plate mark, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #86, Dunthorne #87). This work is celebrated for the skill of the engraving and handcoloring; the plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. An attractive image of a white orchid with botanical details. |
$125.00 |
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Corallorrhiza innata. Spurless Coral-Root. Stock ID: 36221 London. W. Curtis. 1777-1798. Engraving, handcolored, image 11 1/2 x 6 1/2 on sheet 11 x 18 1/2 inches. Wove paper with 'Balston & Co. 1821' watermark. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside of plate mark, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #86, Dunthorne #87). This work is celebrated for the skill of the engraving and handcoloring; the plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. An image of a white pink and green orchid with botanical details. |
$125.00 |
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Ophrys muscifera. Fly Ophrys. Stock ID: 36222 London. W. Curtis. 1777-1798. Engraving, handcolored, image 11 1/2 x 5 on sheet 11 x 18 1/2 inches. Wove paper. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside of plate mark, 1 3/4 inch repaired tear to left edge extending just into plate mark, otherwise very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #86, Dunthorne #87). This work is celebrated for the skill of the engraving and handcoloring; the plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. An attractive image of a dark purple orchid with botanical details. |
$125.00 |
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Epilobium montanum. Wood Willow-Herb. Stock ID: 42011 London. W. Curtis. 1777-1798. Engraving, handcolored, image 16 3/4 x 7 1/2 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Laid paper with watermark. Remains of tape adhesive at upper edge well outside image, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. An exquisitely handcolored image with beautiful gradations of color from red to green, from William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #86, Dunthorne #87). This work is celebrated for the skill of the copper plate engraving and handcoloring; the plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$85.00 |
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Rosa tomentosa. Downy-Leaved Dog-Rose Stock ID: 36089 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 12 x 10 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches, wove paper. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old staples at upper border well outside plate mark, a few short edge tears, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$265.00 |
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Myosotis alpestris. Stock ID: 36140 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 6 x 6 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper. Slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside plate mark, faint discoloration at right of image. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
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Arenaria rubella. Small Arctic Sandwort. Stock ID: 36121 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 7 1/2 x 7 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside plate mark, light soiling on verso, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$75.00 |
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Trifolium stellatum. Starry-Headed Trefoil. Stock ID: 36123 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 10 1/2 x 8 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper. a few small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside plate mark, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$95.00 |
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Hymenophyllum Tunbridgense. Tunbridge Filmy-Leaf. Stock ID: 36127 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 9 1/2 x 6 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper with 'W Balston & Co 1816' watermark. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside plate mark, very light spotting, overall very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$95.00 |
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Littorella lacustris. Plantain Shore-Weed. Stock ID: 36132 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 8 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside plate mark, very good condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$95.00 |
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Samolus Valerandi. Round-Leaved Water-Pimpernel. Stock ID: 36133 London. W. Curtis. 1777-1798. Engraving, handcolored, image 11 x 6 1/2 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Laid paper. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old staples at upper border, faint overall foxing. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #86, Dunthorne #87). This work is celebrated for the skill of the engraving and handcoloring; the plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$95.00 |
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Cochlearia officinalis. Common Scurvy-Grass. Stock ID: 42015 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 10 x 8 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper edge well outside plate mark, otherwise clean bright condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. Charming image of a delicate white flower with roots and botanical details. |
$55.00 |
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ANEMONE)
Anemone apennina. Mountain Anemone. Stock ID: 42009 London. W. Curtis. 1777-1798. Engraving, handcolored, image 13 x 8 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Laid paper with watermark. Very good condition; soft crease at left; tiny tape marks at upper edge, well outside image. With accompanying text sheet. An attractive image of a blue anemone from William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #86, Dunthorne #87). This work is celebrated for the skill of the copper plate engraving and handcoloring; the plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$225.00 |
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ANEMONE)
Anemone Pulsatilla. Pasque-Flower. Stock ID: 42013 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 16 1/2 x 7 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper. Light indentations from old clips at upper edge well outside plate mark, otherwise very clean, bright condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. This is a elegant image of a blue flower with many botanical details. |
$145.00 |
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BELL FLOWER)
Campanula glomerata. Clustered-Bellflower. Stock ID: 42012 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 16 1/2 x 7 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper border well outside plate mark, otherwise very clean, bright condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. This is a elegant image of a blue flower with roots and details of the flowers. |
$145.00 |
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PERIWINKLE)
Sansom (engraved by). Vinca minor. Small Periwinkle. Stock ID: 42007 London. W. Curtis. 1777-1798. Engraving, handcolored, image 10 x 13 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Laid paper with watermark. Fine condition. With accompanying text sheet. An attractive image of Vinca Minor from William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #86, Dunthorne #87). This work is celebrated for the skill of the copper plate engraving and handcoloring; the plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$265.00 |
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POPPY)
Papaver Rhoeas. Smooth-round-headed Poppy. Stock ID: 42002 London. W. Curtis. 1777-1798. Engraving, handcolored, image 17 1/2 x 10 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Laid paper with watermark. Fine condition. With accompanying text sheet. A striking image of a field, Corn or Flanders poppy from William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #86, Dunthorne #87). This work is celebrated for the skill of the copper plate engraving and handcoloring; the plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. |
$325.00 |
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ROCK CRESS)
Arabis stricta. Bristol Rock-Cress. Stock ID: 42014 London. W. Curtis. 1817-1828. Engraving, handcolored, image 10 x 8 on sheet 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Wove paper. Two small pieces of tape and slight indentations from old clips at upper edge well outside plate mark, otherwise clean bright condition. With accompanying text sheet. A plate from the second edition of William Curtis's magnum opus "Flora Londinensis" (de Belder #87, Dunthorne #87), enlarged by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The wove paper in this edition is whiter than the laid paper in the 18th century edition. The plants are depicted life size, and include most of the British flora. Charming image of a delicate white flower with roots and botanical details. |
$55.00 |
