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This is a beautiful copperplate botanical engraving, Plate 821, Dicecie, Decandria, on fine, chain-linked paper from “Histoire Naturelle.” This famous encyclopedic work was published, Paris, 1789-1832, by Charles Joseph Panckoucke and his daughter, Theresa-Charlotte Agasee.
Panckoucke (1736-1798) was a bookseller of Flemish descent who relied on the best specialists of his time to be able to publish “Encyclopedia Methodique” which consisted of over 200 volumes. The material was organized by subject area rather than alphabetically and Jean Baptiste Lamarck was recruited as the Botany and Shells editor.
Lamarck (1744-1829) was one of the most famous French naturalists of the 18th century. He took part in the war of The Seven Years with the Duke of Broglie. After abandoning his military career and returning to France, he settled in Paris where he devoted himself to Medicina, Meterology and Botanic.
He became well known after the publication of the catalogue “La Flore Francaise,” which was published to great acclaim in 1778. Lamarck became botanist to the King and he started a long trip through Europe, taking with him naturalist Buffon’s son. When he returned he started teaching at the Museum National d’Historie Naturelle. Lamarck spent all his time devoting himself to Zoology, with a particular interest in fossils and living mollusks. Not only did he coin the world “biology,” the scientific world owes him the reorganization of the classification and distinction between Vertebrates and Invertebrates and the introduction of new species divisions like Crustaceans and Arachnids.
Some of the prints included in this work were drawn by noted French botanical rose artist Pierre Redoute or his brother, H. J. Redoute. They were published uncolored and color has been added by professional artists which further enhances the beauty of these fine engravings.
Size and Condition
This fine engraving, Pl 821 was drawn by botanical artist, illustrator, J. E. Deseve. Shown are the Papaya and the Kiggelaria, or Wild Peach. This engraving is in good condition with evidence of the original book binding on the left edge and some light spots. There is also a light, diagonal crease from the bottom to the lower right edge. Colors are vivid and the paper is a soft cream. The overall paper size is approximately 9 ½” x 11 ½”. A copy of a sample 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 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.
#2087
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Panckoucke (1736-1798) was a bookseller of Flemish descent who relied on the best specialists of his time to be able to publish “Encyclopedia Methodique” which consisted of over 200 volumes. The material was organized by subject area rather than alphabetically and Jean Baptiste Lamarck was recruited as the Botany and Shells editor.
Lamarck (1744-1829) was one of the most famous French naturalists of the 18th century. He took part in the war of The Seven Years with the Duke of Broglie. After abandoning his military career and returning to France, he settled in Paris where he devoted himself to Medicina, Meterology and Botanic.
He became well known after the publication of the catalogue “La Flore Francaise,” which was published to great acclaim in 1778. Lamarck became botanist to the King and he started a long trip through Europe, taking with him naturalist Buffon’s son. When he returned he started teaching at the Museum National d’Historie Naturelle. Lamarck spent all his time devoting himself to Zoology, with a particular interest in fossils and living mollusks. Not only did he coin the world “biology,” the scientific world owes him the reorganization of the classification and distinction between Vertebrates and Invertebrates and the introduction of new species divisions like Crustaceans and Arachnids.
Some of the prints included in this work were drawn by noted French botanical rose artist Pierre Redoute or his brother, H. J. Redoute. They were published uncolored and color has been added by professional artists which further enhances the beauty of these fine engravings.
Size and Condition
This fine engraving, Pl 821 was drawn by botanical artist, illustrator, J. E. Deseve. Shown are the Papaya and the Kiggelaria, or Wild Peach. This engraving is in good condition with evidence of the original book binding on the left edge and some light spots. There is also a light, diagonal crease from the bottom to the lower right edge. Colors are vivid and the paper is a soft cream. The overall paper size is approximately 9 ½” x 11 ½”. A copy of a sample 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 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.
#2087
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.
Lamarck Histoire Botanical Engraving Papaya Wild Peach 1700's Antique Print
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- Vintage item from the 1700s
- Materials: print, paper, ink
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