6 W. Curtis Engravings - Sep 20, 2014 | Schmidt's Antiques Inc. Since 1911 In Mi
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6 W. Curtis Engravings
6 W. Curtis Engravings
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A Group of Six 18th and 19th Century Botanical Engravings. Including two works engraved by J. Swan of Glasgow, one of which clearly bears the watermark of J. Whatman (1831), and some from "The Botanical Magazine" by William Curtis (English, 1746-1799). Images include "Primula Scotica", "Pinguicula Vulgaris", "Lamium Amplexicaule", "Pyrola Minor" (Swan), "Cernus Suecica" (Swan), and "Hypericum Humifusum". Several images have the indications of a watermark, but undeterminable while in the frames. Some with minor foxing and toning, one with some tearing. Plate size 9" x 10 1/2" high, in modern gilt frames, 14 3/4" x 21 1/2" high overall. ESTIMATE $300-500
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Some with minor foxing and toning, one with some tearing.
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6 W. Curtis Engravings

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