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C1800
Conferva umbilicata.
Very rare engraving of this Australian algae, issued in the Transactions of the Linnean Society London, sold with its original letterpress description. The original botanical sample was sent by John Hunter from Sydney Cove. ‘Sent by Governor Hunter, who very laudably … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Conferva umbilicata.
Date:
C1800
Artist:
Unknown
Condition:
In good condition
Technique:
Copper engraving.
Image Size:
160mm
x 210mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1800
Description:
Very rare engraving of this Australian algae, issued in the Transactions of the Linnean Society London, sold with its original letterpress description. The original botanical sample was sent by John Hunter from Sydney Cove.
‘Sent by Governor Hunter, who very laudably made a collection of plants for the purpose of promoting Natural History.’ Transactions of the Linnean Society
Modern binomial Name Microdictyon umbilicatum (Velley) Zanardini
First described Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Velley July 2, 1799
Distribution Australia, WA, Eyre, Cape Riche
From Transactions of the Linnean Society London Vol 5, p.169
