Plocama Botanical Print, Antique Natural History Print, 1830s, France, Original Hand Colored Engraving

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This unique antique botanical print is from the “Dictionary of Natural History and Phenomena” authored by the French entomologist Felix … Read more This unique antique botanical print is from the “Dictionary of Natural History and Phenomena” authored by the French entomologist Felix Guerin (1799-1874). It was published in the early 1800s. What makes this series noteworthy is that the natural history subjects are organized alphabetically not by major categories (e.g. Botany, Insects, etc). This leads to some interesting combinations on the prints – Plants and Insects, Herbs and Fish, etc. Many of the subjects are presented in a natural setting.

Shown on this print is the Plocama, a flowering plant aka the "Stinking Madder". It measures 7 x 10 inches and is in excellent condition.

This is an original antique hand colored engraving – not a reproduction. It is carefully packaged in an archival plastic sleeve with backing board, and shipped in a cardboard flat mailer with cardboard insert. “Do Not Bend” labels are affixed to the front and back of the mailer.

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