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ANTIQUE PRINT: BIGARADIER A FRUIT FETIFERE = MELANGOLO A FRUTTO FOETIFERO. TAB. 33.

POITEAU, Pierre-Antoine, 1766-1854 : BIGARADIER A FRUIT FETIFERE = MELANGOLO A FRUTTO FOETIFERO. TAB. 33.

[Paris : Imprimerie de Mme Hérissant le Doux, 1818]. A delightful antique botanical print - a fecund variety of the bigarade or bitter orange - a triple-view of the ripe fruit, its cross-section, and a spray of its leaves and flowers. Engraved by Johnann Theodor Susemihl (1772-1848) from an original study by Pierre-Antione Poiteau. Originally produced for the part-work "Histoire Naturelle des Orangers" (Paris : 1818-[1820]) compiled by Poiteau and the naturalist Joseph Antoine Risso (1777-1845).
Coloured and hand-touched stipple engraving. Original hand colour. Engraved surface 225 x 144mm (approx. 9" x 5-3/4"). Just a hint of tanning, but overall in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£200

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ANTIQUE PRINT: CEDRATIER À GROS FRUIT = CEDRO A FRUTTO GROSSO. TAB. 100.

POITEAU, Pierre-Antoine, 1766-1854 : CEDRATIER À GROS FRUIT = CEDRO A FRUTTO GROSSO. TAB. 100.

[Paris : Imprimerie de Mme Hérissant le Doux, 1818]. A delightful antique botanical print - the fruit of the citron tree - a cross-section of the grown fruit below a spray of its leaves and flowers. Engraved by Gabriel from an original study by Pierre-Antione Poiteau. Originally produced for the part-work "Histoire Naturelle des Orangers" (Paris : 1818-[1820]) compiled by Poiteau and the naturalist Joseph Antoine Risso (1777-1845).
Coloured and hand-touched stipple engraving. Original hand colour. Engraved surface 234 x 140mm (approx. 9-1/8" x 5-1/2"). Just a hint of tanning, but overall in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£200

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ANTIQUE PRINT: LIMONIER CERIESC = LIMONE CERIESCO. TAB. 85.

POITEAU, Pierre-Antoine, 1766-1854 : LIMONIER CERIESC = LIMONE CERIESCO. TAB. 85.

[Paris : Imprimerie de Mme Hérissant le Doux, 1818]. A delightful antique botanical print - a rugged species of lemon - an arrangement showing the mature fruit, leaf, stem, flower and a cross-section. Engraved by Gabriel from an original study by Pierre-Antione Poiteau. Originally produced for the part-work "Histoire Naturelle des Orangers" (Paris : 1818-[1820]) compiled by Poiteau and the naturalist Joseph Antoine Risso (1777-1845).
Coloured and hand-touched stipple engraving. Original hand colour. Engraved surface 230 x 145mm (approx. 9-1/8" x 5-3/4"). Mild browning and tanning to outer edges, but otherwise in very good state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

SOLD

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ANTIQUE PRINT: LIMONIER DE SBARDONE = LIMONE DI SBARDINIO. TAB. 75.

POITEAU, Pierre-Antoine, 1766-1854 : LIMONIER DE SBARDONE = LIMONE DI SBARDINIO. TAB. 75.

[Paris : Imprimerie de Mme Hérissant le Doux, 1818]. A delightful antique botanical print - a species of lemon - a twin study of the grown fruit, its cross-section, and a spray of its leaves and flowers. Engraved by Gabriel from an original study by Pierre-Antione Poiteau. Originally produced for the part-work "Histoire Naturelle des Orangers" (Paris : 1818-[1820]) compiled by Poiteau and the naturalist Joseph Antoine Risso (1777-1845).
Coloured and hand-touched stipple engraving. Original hand colour. Engraved surface 218 x 140mm (approx. 8-5/8" x 5-1/2"). Just a hint of tanning, but overall in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

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ANTIQUE PRINT: LIMONIER ORDINAIRE = LIMONE ORDINARIO. TAB84.

POITEAU, Pierre-Antoine, 1766-1854 : LIMONIER ORDINAIRE = LIMONE ORDINARIO. TAB84.

[Paris : Imprimerie de Mme Hérissant le Doux, 1818]. A delightful antique botanical print - the plain lemon - a twin study of the grown fruit, its cross-section, and a spray of its leaves and flowers. Engraved by Gabriel from an original study by Pierre-Antione Poiteau. Originally produced for the part-work "Histoire Naturelle des Orangers" (Paris : 1818-[1820]) compiled by Poiteau and the naturalist Joseph Antoine Risso (1777-1845).
Coloured and hand-touched stipple engraving on paper. Original hand colour. Engraved surface 230 x 141mm (approx. 9" x 5-1/4"). A few faint signs of age, but overall in very good state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£200

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ANTIQUE PRINT: ORANGER A FRUIT OBLONG = ARANCIO A FRUTTO BISLUNGO. TAB. 16.

POITEAU, Pierre-Antoine, 1766-1854 : ORANGER A FRUIT OBLONG = ARANCIO A FRUTTO BISLUNGO. TAB. 16.

[Paris : Imprimerie de Mme Hérissant le Doux, 1818]. A delightful antique botanical print - a species of orange with a squarish fruit - a twin study of the grown fruit, its cross-section, and a spray of its leaves and flowers. Engraved by Gabriel from an original study by Pierre-Antione Poiteau. Originally produced for the part-work "Histoire Naturelle des Orangers" (Paris : 1818-[1820]) compiled by Poiteau and the naturalist Joseph Antoine Risso (1777-1845).
Coloured and hand-touched stipple engraving. Original hand colour. Engraved surface 223 x 140mm (approx. 8-3/4" x 5-1/2"). In very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£200

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ANTIQUE PRINT: ORANGER D'OTAITI = ARANCIO D'OTAITI. TAB. 27.

POITEAU, Pierre-Antoine, 1766-1854 : ORANGER D'OTAITI = ARANCIO D'OTAITI. TAB. 27.

[Paris : Imprimerie de Mme Hérissant le Doux, 1818]. A delightful antique botanical print - the Otaheite Orange or Citrus Taitensis - two ripe fruits with stem and leaves and a cross-section of the mature fruit. Engraved by Gabriel from an original study by Pierre-Antione Poiteau. Originally produced for the part-work "Histoire Naturelle des Orangers" (Paris : 1818-[1820]) compiled by Poiteau and the naturalist Joseph Antoine Risso (1777-1845).
Coloured and hand-touched stipple engraving. Original hand colour. Engraved surface 197 x 143mm (approx. 7-3/4" x 5-3/4"). A few tiny spots, just a hint of tanning, but overall in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£200

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ANTIQUE PRINT: POMPELMOUSE CHADEC = POMPOLEONE DELLO CHADEC. TAB. 65.

POITEAU, Pierre-Antoine, 1766-1854 : POMPELMOUSE CHADEC = POMPOLEONE DELLO CHADEC. TAB. 65.

[Paris : Imprimerie de Mme Hérissant le Doux, 1818]. A delightful antique botanical print - a species of pompelmouse - a precursor of the modern grapefruit - the ripe fruit suspended from stem and leaves. Engraved by Gabriel from an original study by Pierre-Antione Poiteau. Originally produced for the part-work "Histoire Naturelle des Orangers" (Paris : 1818-[1820]) compiled by Poiteau and the naturalist Joseph Antoine Risso (1777-1845).
Coloured and hand-touched stipple engraving. Original hand colour. Engraved surface 231 x 152mm (approx. 9-1/8" x 6"). Just a hint of tanning, but overall in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£250

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ANTIQUE PRINT: POMPOLEÓN ORDINAIRE = POMPOLEONE ORDINARIO. TAB. 63.

POITEAU, Pierre-Antoine, 1766-1854 : POMPOLEÓN ORDINAIRE = POMPOLEONE ORDINARIO. TAB. 63.

[Paris : Imprimerie de Mme Hérissant le Doux, 1818]. A delightful antique botanical print - the exotic citrus fruit known as the pompoleon or pompelmous, also called the shaddock, or the forbidden fruit - a cross-section of the grown fruit below a spray of its leaves and flowers. Engraved by Gabriel from an original study by Pierre-Antione Poiteau. Originally produced for the part-work "Histoire Naturelle des Orangers" (Paris : 1818-[1820]) compiled by Poiteau and the naturalist Joseph Antoine Risso (1777-1845).
Coloured and hand-touched stipple engraving. Original hand colour. Engraved surface 228 x 135mm (approx. 9" x 5-3/8"). Just a hint of tanning, very small scuff near engraved title, but otherwise in very good state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£200

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ANTIQUE PRINT: AMELANCHIER VULGARIS.

[SMITH, Edwin Dalton, 1800-1883] : AMELANCHIER VULGARIS.

[London : ca.1830]. A most attractive small antique print - the amelanchier or snowy mespilus - a study of the flowers, leaves and fruit. Originally issued with Benjamin Maund's "The Botanic Garden"(London : 1824-1851). The original watercolours from which the prints were produced were made by a team headed by Edwin Dalton Smith, flower painter and portrait miniaturist, who first exhibited at the Royal Academy aged just sixteen. "His skill on a small scale is shown in the originals for his plates to Maund's Botanic Garden - brilliant jewels 2-1/2 x 2 inches square" (Coats).
Etching and engraving on paper, with original hand colour. Engraved surface 76 x 50mm (approx. 3" x 2"). Trimmed a little tight, but in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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ANTIQUE PRINT: ASPHODELUS RAMOSUS.

[SMITH, Edwin Dalton, 1800-1883] : ASPHODELUS RAMOSUS.

[London : ca.1830]. A most attractive small antique print - the white asphodel, also known as the branched kingspear - a study of the flowers and leaves. Originally issued with Benjamin Maund's "The Botanic Garden"(London : 1824-1851). The original watercolours from which the prints were produced were made by a team headed by Edwin Dalton Smith, flower painter and portrait miniaturist, who first exhibited at the Royal Academy aged just sixteen. "His skill on a small scale is shown in the originals for his plates to Maund's Botanic Garden - brilliant jewels 2-1/2 x 2 inches square" (Coats).
Etching and engraving on paper, with original hand colour. Engraved surface 73 x 54mm (approx. 2-7/8" x 2-1/8"). Trimmed a little tight, but in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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ANTIQUE PRINT: CENTAUREA OCHROLEUCA.

[SMITH, Edwin Dalton, 1800-1883] : CENTAUREA OCHROLEUCA.

[London : ca.1835]. A most attractive small antique print - an ivory-coloured variety of centaury - a study of the flower and leaves. Originally issued with Benjamin Maund's "The Botanic Garden"(London : 1824-1851). The original watercolours from which the prints were produced were made by a team headed by Edwin Dalton Smith, flower painter and portrait miniaturist, who first exhibited at the Royal Academy aged just sixteen. "His skill on a small scale is shown in the originals for his plates to Maund's Botanic Garden - brilliant jewels 2-1/2 x 2 inches square" (Coats).
Etching and engraving on paper, with original hand colour. Engraved surface 75 x 50mm (approx. 2-7/8" x 2"). Trimmed a little tight, but in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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ANTIQUE PRINT: DIANTHUS PLUMARIUS.

[SMITH, Edwin Dalton, 1800-1883] : DIANTHUS PLUMARIUS.

[London : ca.1830]. A most attractive small antique print - a dark, almost black, variety of feathered pink - a study of the flower and leaves. Originally issued with Benjamin Maund's "The Botanic Garden"(London : 1824-1851). The original watercolours from which the prints were produced were made by a team headed by Edwin Dalton Smith, flower painter and portrait miniaturist, who first exhibited at the Royal Academy aged just sixteen. "His skill on a small scale is shown in the originals for his plates to Maund's Botanic Garden - brilliant jewels 2-1/2 x 2 inches square" (Coats).
Etching and engraving on paper, with original hand colour. Engraved surface 67 x 48mm (approx. 2-5/8" x 1-7/8"). Trimmed a little tight, but in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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ANTIQUE PRINT: GARRYA ELLIPTICA.

[SMITH, Edwin Dalton, 1800-1883] : GARRYA ELLIPTICA.

[London : ca.1840]. A most attractive small antique print - the very recently introduced garrya elliptica or silk-tassel bush - a study of the flowers and leaves. Originally issued with Benjamin Maund's "The Botanic Garden"(London : 1824-1851). The original watercolours from which the prints were produced were made by a team headed by Edwin Dalton Smith, flower painter and portrait miniaturist, who first exhibited at the Royal Academy aged just sixteen. "His skill on a small scale is shown in the originals for his plates to Maund's Botanic Garden - brilliant jewels 2-1/2 x 2 inches square" (Coats).
Etching and engraving on paper, with original hand colour. Engraved surface 75 x 54mm (approx. 3" x 2"). Trimmed a little tight, but in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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ANTIQUE PRINT: HEDYSARUM CAUCASICUM.

[SMITH, Edwin Dalton, 1800-1883] : HEDYSARUM CAUCASICUM.

[London : ca.1830]. A most attractive small antique print - the plant also known as the Alpine French Honeysuckle - a study of the flowers and leaves. Originally issued with Benjamin Maund's "The Botanic Garden"(London : 1824-1851). The original watercolours from which the prints were produced were made by a team headed by Edwin Dalton Smith, flower painter and portrait miniaturist, who first exhibited at the Royal Academy aged just sixteen. "His skill on a small scale is shown in the originals for his plates to Maund's Botanic Garden - brilliant jewels 2-1/2 x 2 inches square" (Coats).
Etching and engraving on paper, with original hand colour. Engraved surface 74 x 54mm (approx. 3" x 2"). Trimmed a little tight, but in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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ANTIQUE PRINT: HYPERICUM URALUM.

[SMITH, Edwin Dalton, 1800-1883] : HYPERICUM URALUM.

[London : ca.1840]. A most attractive small antique print - a variety of hypericum introduced from the Urals in the 1820s - a study of the flowers, buds and leaves. Originally issued with Benjamin Maund's "The Botanic Garden"(London : 1824-1851). The original watercolours from which the prints were produced were made by a team headed by Edwin Dalton Smith, flower painter and portrait miniaturist, who first exhibited at the Royal Academy aged just sixteen. "His skill on a small scale is shown in the originals for his plates to Maund's Botanic Garden - brilliant jewels 2-1/2 x 2 inches square" (Coats).
Etching and engraving on paper, with original hand colour. Engraved surface 70 x 56mm (approx. 2-7/8" x 2-1/4"). Trimmed a little tight, slightly marked, but otherwise in very good state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£20

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ANTIQUE PRINT: ISMELIA MADERENSIS.

[SMITH, Edwin Dalton, 1800-1883] : ISMELIA MADERENSIS.

[London : ca.1840]. A most attractive small antique print - a variety of ismelia introduced to Great Britain from Madeira by Philip Barker Webb in 1834 - a study of the flowers, buds and leaves. Originally issued with Benjamin Maund's "The Botanic Garden"(London : 1824-1851). The original watercolours from which the prints were produced were made by a team headed by Edwin Dalton Smith, flower painter and portrait miniaturist, who first exhibited at the Royal Academy aged just sixteen. "His skill on a small scale is shown in the originals for his plates to Maund's Botanic Garden - brilliant jewels 2-1/2 x 2 inches square" (Coats).
Etching and engraving on paper, with original hand colour. Engraved surface 71 x 54mm (approx. 2-7/8" x 2-1/8"). Trimmed a little tight, but otherwise in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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ANTIQUE PRINT: LIRIODENDRON TULIPIFERA.

[SMITH, Edwin Dalton, 1800-1883] : LIRIODENDRON TULIPIFERA.

[London : ca.1840]. A most attractive small antique print - the American Tulip Tree, introduced into Great Britain as early as the seventeenth century - a study of the flower and leaf. Originally issued with Benjamin Maund's "The Botanic Garden"(London : 1824-1851). The original watercolours from which the prints were produced were made by a team headed by Edwin Dalton Smith, flower painter and portrait miniaturist, who first exhibited at the Royal Academy aged just sixteen. "His skill on a small scale is shown in the originals for his plates to Maund's Botanic Garden - brilliant jewels 2-1/2 x 2 inches square" (Coats).
Etching and engraving on paper, with original hand colour. Engraved surface 76 x 57mm (approx. 3" x 2-1/4"). Trimmed a little tight, but otherwise in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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ANTIQUE PRINT: MONARDA RUSSELLIANA.

[SMITH, Edwin Dalton, 1800-1883] : MONARDA RUSSELLIANA.

[London : ca.1840]. A most attractive small antique print - the North American flower also known as Russell's Beebalm - a study of the pink-spotted flower and leaves. Originally issued with Benjamin Maund's "The Botanic Garden"(London : 1824-1851). The original watercolours from which the prints were produced were made by a team headed by Edwin Dalton Smith, flower painter and portrait miniaturist, who first exhibited at the Royal Academy aged just sixteen. "His skill on a small scale is shown in the originals for his plates to Maund's Botanic Garden - brilliant jewels 2-1/2 x 2 inches square" (Coats).
Etching and engraving on paper, with original hand colour. Engraved surface 76 x 50mm (approx. 3" x 2"). Trimmed a little tight, but otherwise in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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ANTIQUE PRINT: ORNITHOGALUM REFRACTUM.

[SMITH, Edwin Dalton, 1800-1883] : ORNITHOGALUM REFRACTUM.

[London : ca.1840]. A most attractive small antique print - a plant also sometimes known in English as the summer snowdrop or the star of Bethlehem - a study of leaves and flowers. Originally issued with Benjamin Maund's "The Botanic Garden"(London : 1824-1851). The original watercolours from which the prints were produced were made by a team headed by Edwin Dalton Smith, flower painter and portrait miniaturist, who first exhibited at the Royal Academy aged just sixteen. "His skill on a small scale is shown in the originals for his plates to Maund's Botanic Garden - brilliant jewels 2-1/2 x 2 inches square" (Coats).
Etching and engraving on paper, with original hand colour. Engraved surface 74 x 57mm (approx. 2-7/8" x 2-1/4"). Trimmed a little tight, a couple of tiny specks, but otherwise in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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ANTIQUE PRINT: OXYTROPIS CAMPESTRIS.

[SMITH, Edwin Dalton, 1800-1883] : OXYTROPIS CAMPESTRIS.

[London : ca.1840]. A most attractive small antique print - a plant also known in North America as field locoweed - a study of leaves and flowers. Originally issued with Benjamin Maund's "The Botanic Garden"(London : 1824-1851). The original watercolours from which the prints were produced were made by a team headed by Edwin Dalton Smith, flower painter and portrait miniaturist, who first exhibited at the Royal Academy aged just sixteen. "His skill on a small scale is shown in the originals for his plates to Maund's Botanic Garden - brilliant jewels 2-1/2 x 2 inches square" (Coats).
Etching and engraving on paper, with original hand colour. Engraved surface 76 x 57mm (approx. 3" x 2-1/4"). Trimmed a little tight, but otherwise in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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ANTIQUE PRINT: PENSTEMON DIGITALIS.

[SMITH, Edwin Dalton, 1800-1883] : PENSTEMON DIGITALIS.

[London : ca.1830]. A most attractive small antique print - a plant introduced into Great Britain in 1824 and also known in North America as beardtongue - a study of leaves and flowers. Originally issued with Benjamin Maund's "The Botanic Garden"(London : 1824-1851). The original watercolours from which the prints were produced were made by a team headed by Edwin Dalton Smith, flower painter and portrait miniaturist, who first exhibited at the Royal Academy aged just sixteen. "His skill on a small scale is shown in the originals for his plates to Maund's Botanic Garden - brilliant jewels 2-1/2 x 2 inches square" (Coats).
Etching and engraving on paper, with original hand colour. Engraved surface 75 x 53mm (approx. 3" x 2"). Trimmed a little tight, but otherwise in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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ANTIQUE PRINT: PSORALEA GLANDULOSA.

[SMITH, Edwin Dalton, 1800-1883] : PSORALEA GLANDULOSA.

[London : ca.1830]. A most attractive small antique print - the South American plant also known as culen and highly regarded for its medicinal properties - a study of leaves and flowers. Originally issued with Benjamin Maund's "The Botanic Garden"(London : 1824-1851). The original watercolours from which the prints were produced were made by a team headed by Edwin Dalton Smith, flower painter and portrait miniaturist, who first exhibited at the Royal Academy aged just sixteen. "His skill on a small scale is shown in the originals for his plates to Maund's Botanic Garden - brilliant jewels 2-1/2 x 2 inches square" (Coats).
Etching and engraving on paper, with original hand colour. Engraved surface 77 x 48mm (approx. 3" x 1-7/8"). Trimmed a little tight, but otherwise in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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ANTIQUE PRINT: RANUNCULUS PLATANIFOLIUS.

[SMITH, Edwin Dalton, 1800-1883] : RANUNCULUS PLATANIFOLIUS.

[London : ca.1830]. A most attractive small antique print - a variety of crowfoot also known as the large white buttercup or the fair maids of France - a study of leaves and flowers. Originally issued with Benjamin Maund's "The Botanic Garden"(London : 1824-1851). The original watercolours from which the prints were produced were made by a team headed by Edwin Dalton Smith, flower painter and portrait miniaturist, who first exhibited at the Royal Academy aged just sixteen. "His skill on a small scale is shown in the originals for his plates to Maund's Botanic Garden - brilliant jewels 2-1/2 x 2 inches square" (Coats).
Etching and engraving on paper, with original hand colour. Engraved surface 71 x 55mm (approx. 2-7/8" x 2-1/4"). Trimmed a little tight, but otherwise in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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ANTIQUE PRINT: SAXIFRAGA GRANULATA.

[SMITH, Edwin Dalton, 1800-1883] : SAXIFRAGA GRANULATA.

[London : ca.1830]. A most attractive small antique print - a garden double-flowering variety of the meadow saxifrage - a study of leaves and flowers. Originally issued with Benjamin Maund's "The Botanic Garden"(London : 1824-1851). The original watercolours from which the prints were produced were made by a team headed by Edwin Dalton Smith, flower painter and portrait miniaturist, who first exhibited at the Royal Academy aged just sixteen. "His skill on a small scale is shown in the originals for his plates to Maund's Botanic Garden - brilliant jewels 2-1/2 x 2 inches square" (Coats).
Etching and engraving on paper, with original hand colour. Engraved surface 76 x 51mm (approx. 3" x 2"). Trimmed a little tight, but otherwise in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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ANTIQUE PRINT: SCABIOSA WEBBIANA.

[SMITH, Edwin Dalton, 1800-1883] : SCABIOSA WEBBIANA.

[London : ca.1830]. A most attractive small antique print - a white variety of scabious - a study of leaves and flowers. Originally issued with Benjamin Maund's "The Botanic Garden"(London : 1824-1851). The original watercolours from which the prints were produced were made by a team headed by Edwin Dalton Smith, flower painter and portrait miniaturist, who first exhibited at the Royal Academy aged just sixteen. "His skill on a small scale is shown in the originals for his plates to Maund's Botanic Garden - brilliant jewels 2-1/2 x 2 inches square" (Coats).
Etching and engraving on paper, with original hand colour. Engraved surface 76 x 50mm (approx. 3" x 2"). Trimmed a little tight, one tiny mark, but otherwise in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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ANTIQUE PRINT: TEUCRIUM CANUM.

[SMITH, Edwin Dalton, 1800-1883] : TEUCRIUM CANUM.

[London : ca.1830]. A most attractive small antique print - the plant also known as germander - a study of leaves and flowers. Originally issued with Benjamin Maund's "The Botanic Garden"(London : 1824-1851). The original watercolours from which the prints were produced were made by a team headed by Edwin Dalton Smith, flower painter and portrait miniaturist, who first exhibited at the Royal Academy aged just sixteen. "His skill on a small scale is shown in the originals for his plates to Maund's Botanic Garden - brilliant jewels 2-1/2 x 2 inches square" (Coats).
Etching and engraving on paper, with original hand colour. Engraved surface 74 x 46mm (approx. 2-7/8" x 1-7/8"). Trimmed a little tight, but otherwise in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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