ANTIQUE PRINT & text Description c1872
ALPINE TOAD FLAX & THE SCILLA-LIKE PUSCHKINIA 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).
These exquisite wood engravings were made from multiple blocks,
engraved and printed by Benjamin Fawcett based on the watercolour paintings of A. Francis Lydon.
Many of these prints have hand applied 'Gum Arabic' highlights.
Excellent Condition. Print titles in Latin. Creamy white medium weight paper,
some general age tone blank to verso. Includes:
Original Print & Detailed Descriptive text in English as published.
Approx Page size: 9.5" X 6.5" (241mm x 165mm)