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Auction 139, Lot 718

"[Lot of 8 - Botanical Plants]"

Subject: Prints Botanical

Period: 1597-1865 (circa)

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Size:
9 x 12.3 inches
22.9 x 31.2 cm
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A) [Plate 1549], by James Ridgway, published 1832, hand color (5 x 8"). Drawn by M. Hart and engraved by L. Watts. Condition: Very faint staining near top that does not distract. (A)

B) Plate 13, by Thomas Kelly, circa 1865, hand color (6.5 x 9.5). Condition: Lightly soiled. (B+)

C - H) [6 sheets from] The Herbal or Generall Historie of Plants, by John Gerarde, published 1597-1633, black & white (7 x 11"). Condition: Overall lightly toned, with two sheets that have numerous small worm holes, primarily confined to blank margins. (B+)

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Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $45

Closed on 2/15/2012

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