1809 Original Curtis Botanical Magazine Folio Antique Prints-Blushed Crinum

These is an original hand-colored antique prints, not a modern reproduction. Original informational text sheet included with purchase.

Dimensions:

Approx. 11 3/4" x 9" (sheet size)

Condition:

Very good condition. Toning on the right hand side common on these types of Curtis prints due to the nature of the way it’s folded and the age. Beautiful print.

William Curtis began publication of the Botanical Magazine in February 1787 and it continued almost without interruption for 160 years. After Curtis edited the first 13 volumes, the publication continued under the editors: John Simms (1800-1826), William Jackson Hooker (1827-1865) and Joseph Dalton Hooker (1865-1904). The images were engraved and hand-coloured by many artists including Sydenham Edwards, William Graves, James Sowerby, John Curtis, William Jackson Hooker, W.H. Fitch, Matilda Smith, Lillian Snelling and Stella Rose Craig. The plates are known for their fine detail and delicate hand coloring. The prints are all copper engravings to Volume 70 & then stone or zinc lithography until the introduction of color printing in 1948. It is the longest running botanical magazine and was entirely hand colored until 1948. References: Blunt (1994) pp 211 - 217, Great Flower Books pp 156 - 157, Nissen BPI 2350, Staflue 1290.

These Curtis prints are from the highly prized early years of publication, so a special treat for the Curtis collector. Each single measures approximately 5 ½ inches wide by 9 inches long. Prints are accompanied by the relevant original descriptive text.

The condition of these prints is remarkable for a work that is over 200 years old, with strong colors and dates. There is little or no foxing, with characteristic paper that is a creamy in color.

Give a gift that’s stood the test of time, over 200 years.

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