1920s, Gladiolus Print, Plants of South Africa, Original Antique Botanical Print, Lithograph, South Africa

Description

Original 1920s hand-colored botanical print of the Gladiolus alatus (aka Turkey-wattle flower) . Appeared in "Flowering Plants of South Africa", … more Original 1920s hand-colored botanical print of the Gladiolus alatus (aka Turkey-wattle flower) . Appeared in "Flowering Plants of South Africa", a series featuring plants native to South Africa. Series format was patterned after “Curtis’s Botanical Magazine”.

Series is unique in that it features a later example of hand-coloring of prints. By the time of publication many color prints were being produced by chromolithography or offset printing.

Year: 1920s
Country: South Africa
Type of print: Hand-colored lithograph
Condition: Excellent
Dimensions: 7 x 9.5 inches
Includes a certificate with additional information, and original page of accompanying text

This is an original antique botanical print - not a reproduction. It is in excellent condition with no imperfections. It is carefully packaged in an archival plastic sleeve with backing board, and shipped in a cardboard flat mailer with cardboard insert.

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