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Curtis' Botanical Magazine (Volumes XXVII - XXVIII)
by Curtis, J.
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Curtis' Botanical Magazine (Volumes XXVII - XXVIII) |
| Author: |
Curtis, J. |
| Publisher: |
H.D. Symonds |
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| Asking Price: |
£900.00 (This book has been sold. This listing is for reference purposes only.) |
| Book Condition: |
Excellent |
| Place Published: |
London |
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| Year Published: |
1808 |
| Size (Inches): |
5.5" - 9" Tall |
| Binding: |
Cloth |
| Jacket Condition: |
No Jacket |
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Description / Information:
Eighty seven exquisite HAND COLOURED plates. The brightness, quality and vibrancy of the colours of the plates have to be seen to be believed especially the series of bulbs and has a marvellous plate (1117) Prunus Nigra. Subblifera (Plate 1130) Tulip (1145). Index included. Rebound in tan cloth with black and gold leather labels. Cut without any significant loss to text and plates - 5.5" - 9". Donated to library and stored at the correct humidity and temperature and then released for sale in 1998. The volumes appear not to have been used which may explain their immaculate and stunning condition. The magazine was founded in 1787 by William Curtis and has continued publication to the present day. 'The reputation of the magazine has always resided in the accuracy of its portrayal of plants.' Curtis' principal artists were William Kilburn + James Sowerby and Sydenham T. Edwards. These skilled artists worked with him for 28 years and it was they who were responsible for most of the plates that appeared in the magazine. From October 1834 Walter Fitch became the main artist - a post that he would hold for 40 years. 'In the confident hands of a botanical artist like W.H. Fitch lithographs have an immediacy and spontaneity encountered usually only in original works of art.' Reproduction of Plate 1141 on semi-gloss photo paper and the colours vibrant and almost indistinguishable from the original. Plate 1133 has had a tear repaired but no loss to the plate. The repair looks contemporary. The text for Plate 1147 has been reproduced. There is a very small amount of offsetting and creasing to a few of the plates. Part view of plates No 1100 & 1511 demonstrates the quality and condition.
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Condition:
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Inventory Location:
Box 183
Our Book Reference:
4973
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