1849. Herbarium with manuscript notes. White card with specimen 4 5/8 x 3 5/8 inches, on scrap book sheet 6 3/4 x 5 1/2 inches. Some toning but in good condition. Delicate and charming pressed crab apple specimen on hand made sheet by an accomplished hand, mounted on scrap book paper. The herbarium is comparable to a library of preserved plants with the specimens and labels providing all the information. In fact, the label and specimen are equally important... More

Barcelona: S. Augustini, 1883. Print. Chromolithograph. Sheet measures 17 7/8" x 11 5/8" Commonly known as "Devil's Cotton", this tropical Asian tree or shrub produces a jute-like fiber from its bark. It's unique goblet-shaped seed pods, yield strong fibers and are used in traditional medicine for women's health. Francisco Manuel Blanco (1778-1845) was a Spanish botanist and Augustinian friar. His publication 'Flora de Filipinas' was the second comprehensive study on flora in the Philippines, following the work produced by Jesuit..... More

Barcelona: S. Augustini, 1883. Print. Chromolithograph. Sheet measures 17 7/8" x 11 5/8" A beautiful climbing perennial that grows primarily in the wet tropical biome. It is used as a poison and a medicine. Introduced to the Philippines from the Americas. Francisco Manuel Blanco (1778-1845) was a Spanish botanist and Augustinian friar. His publication 'Flora de Filipinas' was the second comprehensive study on flora in the Philippines, following the work produced by Jesuit friar Georg Joseph Kamel. From the second..... More

Barcelona: S. Augustini, 1883. Print. Chromolithograph. Sheet measures 17 7/8" x 11 5/8" This species of Habranthus is a flowering bulb native to Uruguay and found along coasts. They are commonly known as rain lillies. Francisco Manuel Blanco (1778-1845) was a Spanish botanist and Augustinian friar. His publication 'Flora de Filipinas' was the second comprehensive study on flora in the Philippines, following the work produced by Jesuit friar Georg Joseph Kamel. From the second (out of 3) edition, the only..... More

Barcelona: S. Augustini, 1883. Print. Chromolithograph. Sheet measures 17 7/8" x 11 5/8" A beautiful tropical tree native to the Philippines, traditionally used by locals as treatment for internal parasites. Francisco Manuel Blanco (1778-1845) was a Spanish botanist and Augustinian friar. His publication 'Flora de Filipinas' was the second comprehensive study on flora in the Philippines, following the work produced by Jesuit friar Georg Joseph Kamel. From the second (out of 3) edition, the only edition with illustrations... More

Barcelona: S. Augustini, 1883. Print. Chromolithograph. Sheet measures 17 7/8" x 11 5/8" This perennial plant with yellow flowers is native to the region extending from the Himalayas to Southeast Asia and the Philippines. Francisco Manuel Blanco (1778-1845) was a Spanish botanist and Augustinian friar. His publication 'Flora de Filipinas' was the second comprehensive study on flora in the Philippines, following the work produced by Jesuit friar Georg Joseph Kamel. From the second (out of 3) edition, the only edition..... More

New York: E. Weyhe, 1932. Botanical print. Black and white photogravure. Image measures 11 1/8" x 8 1/2". Beautiful image of Euphorbia helioscopia, enlarged 5 times. These plants produce a milky juice that causes toxic reactions following contact with skin and mucous membranes. Published in the first English edition of Blossfeldt's 'Art Forms in Nature Series Second', Karl Blossfeldt (1865-1932) was a botanist who applied artistic principles to the study of plants which resulted in his innovative way of photographing..... More

Berlin: Ernst Wasmuth, 1929. Photographische Pflanzenbilder. Hrausgegeben mit Einer Einleitung von Karl Nierendorf. Illustrated with 120 photogravure plates. 4to, gilt-stamped green cloth boards. Berlin: Verlag Ernst Wasmuth, (1929) A complete German second edition. Edited and with an Introduction by Karl Nierendorf. Missing dust jacket. Spine is slightly cocked, with wear to head and tail, some fraying at joints and corners, and small crack to front hinge. Binding is otherwise sound. Previous ownership signature on front end paper. Pages slightly toned..... More

Rome: Sumptibus Bouchard et Gravier. Botanical print. Copper engraving with hand coloring. Plate 5. Image measures 14 1/2" x 9", sheet measures 20 x 15 1/4" Richly colored illustration of a Lily of the Valley published in Giorgio Bonelli's Hortus Romanus, known as one of the most significant Italian contributions to 18th century botanical printmaking. This rare botanical masterpiece was published from 1772-1793 in an original set of eight volumes. The bold hand-coloring of the images, and in particular their..... More

Rome: Sumptibus Bouchard et Gravier. Botanical print. Copper engraving with hand coloring. Plate 48. Image measures 14 1/4" x 8 3/4" Richly colored illustration of a veronica spicata plant (spiked speedwell), published in Giorgio Bonelli's Hortus Romanus, known as one of the most significant Italian contributions to 18th century botanical printmaking. This rare botanical masterpiece was published from 1772-1793 in an original set of eight volumes. The bold hand-coloring of the images, and in particular their color borders, makes these..... More

1907. Original drawing. Watercolor and ink on paper. 12 1/2" x 9 1/2". Shows pinholes at corners. Signed and dated by the artist "Ant Chinard" on verso. In very good condition. A study of campanula or bellflower, 1907. Delicate black line drawing over watercolor. From a collection of nature studies by artist and naturalist Antoinette Chinard. More

Original drawing. Watercolor and ink on paper. 12 1/2" x 9 1/2". Shows pinholes at corners. Signed by the artist "Ant Chinard" on verso. In very good condition. A study of larkspur, also known as delphinium, c. 1907. Delicate black line drawing over watercolor. From a collection of nature studies by artist and naturalist Antoinette Chinard. More