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Description: This attractive original old antique print / plate originates from: 'Natuurlyke Historie of Uitvoerige Beschryving der Dieren, Planten en Mineraalen... Eerste Deels, Elfde Stuk' by F. Houttuyn and J. van der Burgh, published in Amsterdam 1767. (Translation: Natural history or extensive desription of animals, plants and minerals ...) This is essentially a Dutch version of 'Linnaeus Systema Naturae', enlarged, amended and with plates. Eerste deels, elfde stuk.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'J.C. Philips' after an anonymous artist. Jan Caspar Philips (1690 – 1775), was an engraver from the Northern Netherlands.
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Subject: Antique print, titled: 'Plaat LXXXV, Afbeelding van Zesmannige Lelie of Bolplanten' - Plate LXXXV, vol. 2: '1: Massonia - 2: Melianthum Spicatum (Giant Honey Flower) - 3: Houtuynia.'
Condition: Excellent, given age. Original folds, as issued. A small stain in the top left corner of the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 27.5 x 22 cm. The image size is ca. 23.9 x 16.5 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 10.8 x 8.7 inch. The image size is ca. 9.4 x 6.5 inch.
Medium: Etching and engraving on laid paper.
Location: C302-33
SKU: TPC 60522.1
Section: TPC-LINNAEUS-1767
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