Description: Title Botanical Magazine Author William Curtis Date 1787 Sizes 9 1/4" x 5 1/2" (23,5x14,0 cm) Description Numbered and dated engraving. Original hand coloring. First edition. Botanical Magazine 1787 Rare First Edition Volume 1 & 2 Curtis was trained in pharmaceuticals, articled to his Uncle. At the age of 27, he was appointed, Demonstrator and 'Praefectus Horti' to the Chelsea Society of Apothecaries. His passion, however, was botany, his forte being British flora. William Curtis began publication of the Botanical Magazine in February 1787, with a desire to enlighten those who enjoy the pleasures of gardening and botany. After Curtis edited the first 13 volumes, the publication continued under the editors: John Simms (1800-1826), William Jackson Hooker (1827-1865) and Joseph Dalton Hooker (1865-1904). The images were engraved and hand-colored by many artists including Sydenham Edwards, William Graves, James Sowerby, John Curtis, William Jackson Hooker, W.H. Fitch, Matilda Smith, Lillian Snelling and Stella Rose Craig. The plates are known for their fine detail and delicate hand coloring. The prints are all copper engravings. These early volumes are particularly prized for their lavish, beautifully hand colored large illustrations. The plate measure approximately 5 1/2 inches wide by 9 1/4 inches long . Prints are accompanied by the relevant original descriptive text. The condition of these prints is very good, with strong plate marks and dates. There is no foxing, with characteristic strong plate marks on contemporary paper that is a soft aged white. All our prints are authentic hand colored antique prints, and the Curtis are about 200 years old & in remarkable condition. We describe all items as accurately as possible with any condition exceptions noted. Please use your judgement to confirm our accuracy and take into consideration that unless otherwise stated, these items are used. Please make careful decisions before bidding and email us with any questions.
Price: 110 USD
Location: Canavaccio
End Time: 2024-11-02T23:17:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: 17.5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Size: Small (up to 12in.)
Artist: Curtis William
Style: Biology - Natural History
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Production Technique: Copper Engraving
Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
Material: Copper Plate, Paper
Date of Creation: Pre-1800
Year of Production: 1787
Features: Antique Watercolouring, Signed
Color: Red
Subject: Botanical
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Print Surface: Paper
Handmade: Yes
Type: Print
