1873 Antique Botanical Illustration Classic: Victorian Artistry, Each Plate Frame-Worthy

Each illustration in this book is worthy of framing. Individually, these prints command a good price in the antique market (though we are reluctant to separate the book). Presenting a genuine antique book from 150 years ago. Preserving paper in the realm of antiquities is a challenging feat, and Qing Yue is honored to offer: A magnificent 1873 antique chromolithographic botanical classic, "The Flowering Plants of Great Britain," by Anne Pratt (1806–1893). Pratt was a prominent Victorian botanical artist and writer, renowned for popularizing botanical knowledge. Her works are not only academically valuable but also beloved by the public for their exquisite illustrations. The original edition was first printed between 1855 and 1873, typically published in three or six volumes. These exquisite color botanical illustrations meticulously detail the distribution, ecological characteristics, and classification of native British wildflowers, aiming to make botany accessible to the general reader, particularly appealing to Victorian women. This series is considered a key milestone in the popularization of British botany and established Anne Pratt as one of the few women recognized in academic circles during her time. Title: The Flowering Plants, Grasses, Sedges, and Ferns of Great Britain, and their Allies the Club Mosses, Pepperworts, and Horsetails Volume: Volume III, containing 53 color illustrations Publisher: Frederick Warne and Co. (London) US Publishing Agent: Scribner, Welford and Co. (New York) Printed in: Chandos Street, Covent Garden, London While the exact publication year is not directly indicated on the pages, based on an Internet Archive record of the same edition held by the King's College London library, this book is presumed to have been published in 1873. Antique books with complete color illustrations are highly collectible, especially in the field of botany. This book exhibits minor foxing. Even as a single volume, it merges artistic and historical value for collecting and display, preserving the aesthetic spirit of 19th-century natural education. The spine of this book has minor cracks, and the first few pages show slight signs of detachment. Considering its age, it remains a well-preserved antique book. Offered to book lovers and intellectual collectors who appreciate plants, illustrations, and history. Qing Yue is offering this treasured item; for more details about the book, please feel free to message us. Dimensions: 15 × 23 × 3.5 cm