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5270 - Descourtilz - 20 Botanical Engravings
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Descourtilz - 20 Botanical Engravings Description of the work: This beautiful stipple engraving is from Michel Etienne Descourtilz's Flore Pittoresque et Medicale des Antilles ou histoire naturelle des Plantes usuelles des colonies Francaises, Anglaises, Espagnoles et Portugaises. The work was published in Paris in 1833 by Chez l'Editeur. Each stipple engraving was printed in color but finished by hand after Theodore Descourtilz. Michel Descourtilz (1775-1839) was a French medical doctor, botanist and historian. He first focused on the medicinal properties of the plants featured. He then included plates which featured plant with commercial potential. However, this work may be most known for the tropical flora that was featured which truly showed the beautiful flora of the area. Paper Size: ~ 4 3/4" by 7 5/8" Paper Type or Special Features: Originally Hand-colored Stipple Engraving Condition: The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates from this work. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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Antique Prints, Maps, & Books of Natural History, Botanicals, & MoreAuction house
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