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This is a large, hand colored, copperplate engraving on hand laid paper from Samuel Curtis’ The Botanical Magazine, published 1818. Plate # 2028, Laurus Cinnamomum or Cinnamon-Tree.
William Curtis published the magazine from 1787-1799. After his death the publisher was his brother, Thomas Curtis, and later Samuel Curtis (a son-in-law of William) became proprieter from 1801-1845. Many well known English botanical artists contributed to this work including James Sowerby, W.H. Fitch and Sydenham Edwards. The mammoth work included almost 10,000 botanical engravings published in 162 volumes.
Size and Condition
This is a beautiful handcolored botanical engraving of the Cinnamon Tree. The paper has overall very even age toning and the handcoloring is beautiful. There is some minor spotting and yellowing at the top right. There are two folds where the engraving was folded to fit in the magazine. Size is approximately 9” x 12” and evidence of the original binding is on the right side. As a bonus, the original text accompanies this engraving. Anyone interested in Curtis botanicals will find this image of the Cinnamon Tree very attractive and highly collectible.
Shipping
Free shipping within the United States.
International Buyers: will combine shipping at no additional charge if additonal prints are purchased.
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!
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.
William Curtis published the magazine from 1787-1799. After his death the publisher was his brother, Thomas Curtis, and later Samuel Curtis (a son-in-law of William) became proprieter from 1801-1845. Many well known English botanical artists contributed to this work including James Sowerby, W.H. Fitch and Sydenham Edwards. The mammoth work included almost 10,000 botanical engravings published in 162 volumes.
Size and Condition
This is a beautiful handcolored botanical engraving of the Cinnamon Tree. The paper has overall very even age toning and the handcoloring is beautiful. There is some minor spotting and yellowing at the top right. There are two folds where the engraving was folded to fit in the magazine. Size is approximately 9” x 12” and evidence of the original binding is on the right side. As a bonus, the original text accompanies this engraving. Anyone interested in Curtis botanicals will find this image of the Cinnamon Tree very attractive and highly collectible.
Shipping
Free shipping within the United States.
International Buyers: will combine shipping at no additional charge if additonal prints are purchased.
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!
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.
Large 19 C. Antique 1818 Botanical Print H/C Copperplate Curtis Cinnamon Tree
Overview
- Vintage item from the 1800s
- Materials: print, paper, ink
- Feedback: 23 reviews
- Only ships to United States from Dallas, Texas.
- Listed on May 1, 2014
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