Small rare Australian Banksia multifolia antique print. Harrison-Cluse c1800.

by Harrison Cluse & Co

Banksia of New South Wales, engraving c1800. "...an accurate representation of a non-descript vegetable production"

Original copperplate engraving with contemporary hand-colour from the Naturalist's Pocket Magazine; or, Compleat Cabinet of Curiosities and Beauties of Nature, containing elegant coloured prints of birds, fishes, flowers, insects, quadrupeds, shells, and other natural productions..", eight anonymously compiled books published in London between 1798 and 1802 by Harrison, Cluse & Co. No.78 Fleet Street, and from 1800, No.108 Newgate Street. This small engraving was one of 18 depicting Australian flora.

This engraving has age-discolouration and tiny foxing spots but is otherwise in good condition. The page measures 150 x 85mm (approximately 6 x 3 3/8 inches). The accompanying text is available.