ANTIQUE BOTANICAL PRINTS, LOT OF 14, hand-colored, comprising eight Abraham Munting (Dutch, 1626-1683) attributed examples, four examples published by William Curtis, and dated 1795 or 1797, and two later restrike examples after Basil Besler. Unframed. Most 18th century. 9" x 5 5/8" to 15 3/8" x 10" OA.
Very good condition overall, expected minor toning or discoloration, some staining, Munting and Curtis examples with expected minor losses along one edge associated with being removed from book binding, Besler examples laid on board with pencil notes and remnants of matting to margins.
Provenance: Property deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, VA. All proceeds to benefit the Collections Acquisition Fund.

Very good condition overall, expected minor toning or discoloration, some staining, Munting and Curtis examples with expected minor losses along one edge associated with being removed from book binding, Besler examples laid on board with pencil notes and remnants of matting to margins.