William Curtis (1746 /1799) - Lot. of 4 sheets "The Botanical Magazine" - 1796

Collection of 4 sheets, of which 2 hand-coloured plates from the period and 2 descriptive plates; Excellent inking and copperplate printing on laid paper with watermark, sublime contemporaneous colouring. Good condition. Shipment insured via Bartolini/DPD/Postal courier. To take advantage of the insurance coverage, any damage to the package must be contested and reported to the courier at the time of delivery. Otherwise, it will not be possible to initiate the insurance reimbursement procedure. • Author: William Curtis (1746–1799), renowned English botanist and entomologist also known for signing the Flora Londinensis. • Volume: Vol. II. • Year of publication: 1796 • Printer: Stephen Couchman, who oversaw the printing in London on behalf of Curtis himself. William Curtis (1746–1799) was one of the most important British botanists, entomologists and science popularizers of the 18th century. His role was fundamental in making botany and the study of plants accessible and fascinating to the general public of his time.

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