Antique Original Hand Colored Cooperplate Engraving

Plate Name: Parmelia cycloselis Plate No.11942

Inscription on bottom of plate: Oct 1, 1808 published by Js Sowerby London

Condition: EXCELLENT. Toning throughout. Foxing spots as shown in scans.

Plates measure ABOUT ( may vary ) : 8 7/8" by 5 1/2"

Plate Impression Area: ABOUT 6 5/8" by 3 5/8"

from
ENGLISH BOTANY
Or
COLOURED FIGURES OF BRITISH PLANTS, WITH THEIR
ESSENTIAL CHARCTERS, SYNONYMS, AND PLACES OF GROWTH
BY JAMES EDWARD SMITH M.D. F.R.S.
THE FIGURES BY JAMES SOWERBY, F.L.S. G.S. &c

The Second Edition
Vol. XI
London
Printed by Richard and John E. Taylor, Red Lion Court, Fleet Street
M.DCCC.XLIV. (1844)

James Sowerby was one of the most famous and prolific illustrators of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His work was published in many of the publications of his time. Such publications include Curtis Botanical Magazine, Curtis Flora Londinensis & William Baxter’s British flowering Plants as well as his own famous books, English Botany, in conjunction with Sir James Edward Smith.
The plates I am listing were published in 1844. They are all original hand colored engravings.
The plate impressions are clearly visible. All plates have toning throughout. With some foxing spots which will be noted. All plates were printed on woven paper. The paper color is generally a light creamy yellow, as is typical for plates this age.

These plates are very handsome, attractive, and stunning framed in a triple frame that is easily obtained from stores such as Hobby Lobby.

Plates will be shipped with cardboard reinforcement.

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All my prints are shipped with cardboard reinforcement.

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