1848, Flax Print From the Ladies' Botany, Original Botanical Engraving by Sarah Drake

Description

Original 1848 hand colored engraving of the Perennial Flax and Garden Rue that appeared in "The Ladies' Botany", a "familiar … more Original 1848 hand colored engraving of the Perennial Flax and Garden Rue that appeared in "The Ladies' Botany", a "familiar introduction to the study of the natural system of botany". The illustrations are by Miss Sarah Drake (1803-1857), one of the best known - and most prolific - botanical artists of her time.

One of the unique aspects of this series is the concept of "tribes" when classifying plants, instead of the more scientific classifications used in many botanical works of the day.

This is an original hand-colored Botanical print - not a reproduction. It is in excellent condition with no imperfections. Print is carefully packaged in an archival plastic sleeve with backing board, and shipped in a cardboard flat mailer with cardboard insert. Includes a certificate with additional information.

Multiple print purchases are combined into a single shipment. We will refund the excess shipping charge paid.

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