Lot #: 94706
Caprifolium./ Jericher Rosen (Honeysuckle) |
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Selling price: $40
Sold in 2015 |
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Description
Copper engraved print; overall size 36 x 22,5 cm from the German edition of Blackwell's 'Herbarium Blackwellianum...' or 'A Curious Herbal', originally published in London, (1737-39).
Each plate show a plant with blossom, seeds, fruits etc; title is in Latin and German. The engraving is by N.F.Eisenberger.
Originally, Blackwell tried to raise enough money with the publication to secure the release of her husband from debtor's prison. Though she succeeded in raising enough funds for his release, he was later beheaded in Sweden for political intrigue.
Each plate show a plant with blossom, seeds, fruits etc; title is in Latin and German. The engraving is by N.F.Eisenberger.
Originally, Blackwell tried to raise enough money with the publication to secure the release of her husband from debtor's prison. Though she succeeded in raising enough funds for his release, he was later beheaded in Sweden for political intrigue.