Selaginella Martensii, with dissections, antique lithograph, Step c1890

by Step, Edward

Selaginella antique print (Spikemoss or Lesser Clubmoss family).

Original lithograph finely colour-printed in London circa 1890 for Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse by Edward Step (1855-1931) and William Watson, F.R.H.S., assistant curator, Royal Gardens, Kew (with illustrations selected and arranged by D. Bois, assistant de la chaire de culture au muséum d'histoire naturelle de Paris.) Chromolithograph of spectacular moss at the natural size, for a series of finely-defined images that are perfect for any style of decor.

This plate measures 24 x 15cm (approximately 9.5 x 6 inches).