Fine Rare Prints

Information

Sir James Edward Smith was president of the Linnean Society in London. In 1806 he published "Smith's Exotic Botany" which featured beautiful hand colored engravings of exotic plants. The engravings were based on drawings by James Sowerby. Sowerby was a trained artist who became a renowned illustrator of natural history books. He illustrated books on botany, conchology and fossils. He also wrote a book on colors.

These prints tend to be quite a bit rarer than other 19th century botanicals.

Date

1806. This is an original antique print which is over 200 years old, not a reproduction. The date 1806 is engraved in small text in the lower margin.

Print method

Hand colored engraving. Print on one side, blank on the reverse.

Condition

Reasonable condition for age. The hand coloring is rich. The paper has a light tan tone. There are a few specks of foxing. The fold out prints have fold lines. The image above is an accurate scan of the print .

Size

9½ by 5½ inches (23 by 14 cm).
The fold out prints measure 9½ by 7½ inches (23 by 19cm )and have fold lines.

How to order

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