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5 James Sowerby Hand Colored Botanical Engravings

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5 James Sowerby Hand Colored Botanical Engravings

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United Kingdom,1757-1822
Grouping of five original James Sowerby hand colored engravings including Hedge Mustard, Small Wild Teasel or Shepherd's Rod, Charlock, Stinking Mayweed, and Square-Stalk'd Willow-Herb. All with professional conservation framing and original information shown on verso. Deaccessioned from the Americana Collection, property of Donaldson, Lufkin, & Jenrette (1959-2001) Investment Bank, New York, New York.
Sight 18" x 10",Frame 25 3/8" x 17 1/8"
Deaccessioned from the Americana Collection, property of Donaldson, Lufkin, & Jenrette (1959-2001) Investment Bank, New York, New York.
Each marked within plate.
Creator: James Sowerby
Medium: Engraving on paper