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These beautiful wood engravings are from Alpine Plants: Figures and Descriptions of some of the Most Striking and Beautiful of the Alpine Flowers by David Wooster, F.R.H.S. Published by Bell and Daldy, London 1872. The 6 prints comprise:Primula Longifolia & Galanthus Plicatus;Dianthus Caucasicus & Scutellaria Alpina;Campanula Carpatica - Alba;Crocus Boryanus & Dryas Octopetala;Scutellaria Alpina Lupulina & Stenactis Speciosa;Andromeda Hypnoides, Polygala Paucifolia & Cheiranthus Alpinus.These exquisitely coloured wood engravings (xylographs) were made from multiple blocks, prepared and printed by Benjamin Fawcett of Driffield, based on the watercolor paintings of Alexander Francis Lydon. Size: Approx. 6.5 in X 9.5in (16.5cm x 24cm)
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Excellent condition, some with occasional spotting - please review the image carefully
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6 Alpine Plant engravings by AF Lydon & B Fawcett 1872
Estimate £60 - £120
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£15
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