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Hand-Colored Engraving Bookplates of Botanical Specimens
Item Details
A pair of hand-colored engravings of botanical specimens on paper. These bookplates depict specimens of the mallow plant and a species of pea plant with both flowers and seeds. These prints are from a publication of De Materia Medica, an explanation of medicinal plants and substances by Pedanius Dioscorides (40-90 AD). Each print is titled with archaic taxonomic names to the upper center and has a paragraph of description on the pictured plant below the image. They are presented behind glass in silver tone frames with rings for hanging.
Condition
- edge wear to frames; toning and foxing to paper; minor water damage; slightly dusty; tears in paper backing.
Dimensions
12.5" W x 16.25" H x 1.0" D
- measures frame; visible prints measure: 9.0" W x 13.0" H.
Item #
17NYC076-081
