Citrus, Colchicum, Cistus, Coffea. (Citron fruit, Saffron spice, and Coffee), Green Herbal c1816.

by Green, Thomas

CITRUS - The Citron. COLCHINUM - Variegated Meadow Saffron. CISTUS LADNIFERUS - Spanish Gum Cistus. COFFEA ARABICA - Eastern Coffee Tree. Antique print c1816.

Rare original copperplate engraving from Green's Universal Herbal - The Universal Herbal, or, Botanical, Medical and Agricultural Dictionary by Thomas Green, published by Nuttall, Fisher & Dixon, Liverpool, England circa 1816. This important work contained all the known plants in the World, each arranged according to the Linnaean system, and specified the Uses to which they are or may be applied, whether as Food, as Medicine, or in the Arts and Manufacture. The copperplate engravings produced for this work were some of the finest and most detailed drawings done of Botanical specimens during the early 19th century.

The fine hand-colour is early, but not from the time of publication. It certainly adds to the decorativeness of the engraving. Size of the engraving is 25 x 21 cm (10 x 8.5 inches).