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This is a very beautiful chromolithograph of a mushroom variety, Agaricus Pantherinus, from the first edition of F. Leuba’s “Les Champignons Comestibles …” published Paris, 1890.One of the most beautiful and rare work on mushrooms, there were over 52 prints represented, including the exotic truffle. Many of the mushroom prints, including this one, have dramatic and very decorative black backgrounds.
This chromolithograph, Plate VIII, shows the mushroom variety, Agaricus Pantherinus, a spotted mushroom thought to be poisonous
Size and Condition
Condition is very fine and the overall size is approximately 9 ¾” x 13 ½” long. There was no descriptive text but a copy of the title page is included.
About the Print Dealer
This item is from the inventory of a second generation antique print dealer who literally grew up in the business. The parents of this dealer bought and sold rare prints, manuscripts and antique books for over 50 years. This highly knowledgeable dealer has continued the family tradition by buying and selling fine quality prints, maps and books and now for the first time is offering items on Ebay from an extensive inventory. All items offered for sale are original!
Returns and refunds
If there is an error in the description, please return your purchase within 7 business days to receive a full refund.
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This chromolithograph, Plate VIII, shows the mushroom variety, Agaricus Pantherinus, a spotted mushroom thought to be poisonous
Size and Condition
Condition is very fine and the overall size is approximately 9 ¾” x 13 ½” long. There was no descriptive text but a copy of the title page is included.
About the Print Dealer
This item is from the inventory of a second generation antique print dealer who literally grew up in the business. The parents of this dealer bought and sold rare prints, manuscripts and antique books for over 50 years. This highly knowledgeable dealer has continued the family tradition by buying and selling fine quality prints, maps and books and now for the first time is offering items on Ebay from an extensive inventory. All items offered for sale are original!
Returns and refunds
If there is an error in the description, please return your purchase within 7 business days to receive a full refund.
WE SHIP EVERYWHERE. If you don't see your shipping location mentioned, please send us a message and we will send you the appropriate fees.
Leuba Folio Mushroom Chromolithograph 1890 PLATE VIII
Overview
- Vintage item from the 1800s
- Materials: chromolitho, print, paper, ink
- Feedback: 23 reviews
- Only ships to United States from Dallas, Texas.
- Listed on Apr 30, 2014
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