1812 Curtis Botanical Magazine iris, Crane's Bill 2 Original Antique Prints
$ 9.24
Description
1812 Curtis Botanical Magazine iris, Crane's Bill 2 Original Antique Prints. William Curtis began publication of the Botanical Magazine in February 1787 and it continued almost without interruption for 160 years. The plates are known for their fine detail and delicate hand coloring. Curtis Botanical Magazine Engravings Description 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 particularly prized for their lavish, beautifully hand colored large illustrations principally by Sydenham Teak Edwards, James Sowerby and William Kilburn. Even now, after all this time of living with Curtis prints, we are still left in awe by their beauty. 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 plate marks and dates. There is little or no foxing, with characteristic good plate marks on wove paper that is a creamy in color. The photos are very accurate, so please review carefully. All our prints are authentic hand colored antique prints, and the Curtis are about 200 years old & in very good condition. Payment We send invoices after each sale. Do not pay if you wish to combine for up to 4 days, but pay when ready to ship. Panteek is required to declare full value of the items and buyers are responsible for all customs duties. Shipping USPS is our primary shipper but we can use other shippers as requested. We are delighted to combine shipments to save on postage up to 4 days. Because of eBay regulations, please wait to pay until ready to ship. We are required by eBay to ship within one day any lots that you have paid for. Terms of Sale We sell only original antique prints of proven authenticity bought mostly at auction houses throughout Europe, America, and Asia. We do not sell reproductions of any kind. Authenticity is guaranteed and we strive to buy prints and books at the very top of the condition range. However, as the items are sometimes very old small defects are to be expected including foxing, toning, and occasional spotting. We will note any condition issues in our description along with details about the colouring. Please view the images carefully as they are scans or photos of the actual print you will receive. Items can be returned within 30 days for a full refund. About Me We are antique dealers with over thirty-five years in the business with a passion for growing rare plants and orchids, as well as collecting antique prints. We buy our prints all over the world and authenticity is guaranteed. We do not deal in reproductions and all our prints are original antique prints. Panteek started on eBay in early 2000 and it has been an exciting ride all these years with almost 37,000 positive feedbacks. We are very pleased to be listing again with many terrific items to come. Your satisfaction in our product is our most important goal and we will make every effort to ensure your shopping at Panteek is a pleasure. Contact Us Panteek P.O. Box 840226 St. Augustine, FL 32080 USA
