1843, African Iris Botanical Print From Joseph Paxton, Hand-Colored Lithograph, England

Description

Original 1843 hand colored lithograph of the African Iris (aka the Fortnight Lily or Yellow Wild Iris). This print appeared … more Original 1843 hand colored lithograph of the African Iris (aka the Fortnight Lily or Yellow Wild Iris). This print appeared in the "Magazine of Botany", a British horticultural journal published monthly from 1834 to 1849 by Sir Joseph Paxton (1803-1865), a British gardener, architect and engineer. Based on an illustration by S. Holden, a frequent contributor to the Magazine.

This is an original hand-colored Botanical lithograph - not a reproduction. The print is in very good condition with minor off-setting from the facing text page. It 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 and original page of accompanying text.

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