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William Curtis Mesembryanthemum. Dolabriforme. Hatchet-leav'd Fig-Marigold c1787.

William Curtis Mesembryanthemum. Dolabriforme. Hatchet-leav'd Fig-Marigold c1787.

by Curtis, William

William Curtis Hatchet-leaved Fig-Marigold by James Sowerby c1787. (Also known as Mesembryanthemem and Dolariforme.)

Original hand-coloured copperplate engraving for William Curtis's first edition of The Botanical Magazine; or Flower-Garden Displayed published in London circa 1787. Illustrations for The Botanical Magazine have always been revered - for their scientific accuracy as well as their beauty.

In 1787 when he was Praefectus Hortis (Horticultural Manager) of Chelsea Physic Garden in London, William Curtis (1746-1799) began publication of The Botanical Magazine “in response.. to solicitations for a work... (combining) Botany and Gardening”. Illustrating botanical specimens from around the world, this publication has been published continuously for over 230 years. It is now known as The Kew Magazine.

It is in fine condition considering its age. Text also available. Size of page is approximately 240 x 140mm (9 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches).

Stock Number: apWC32Price: $140.00

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