Hand-colored Botanical Engraving  Chrysanthemum  1822 Florist's Directory London

Original colored engraved print from:

James Maddock and Samuel Curtis. The Florist's Directory, A Treatise on the Culture of Flowers: to which is added, A Supplementary Dissertation on Soils, Manures, &c. with Appendix on the Culture of the Dahlia, Chrysanthemum, Lobelia, and Tree Mignionette. London: Printed for John Harding, 1822.

Some light toning to paper, one rough edge from binding, slight offsetting, but altogether a lovely hand-colored flower print. Very good.

Measures 8 x 4.75 inches.