C1801

Melaleuca hypericifolia.

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Superb early c.19th engraving of the Hillock Bush by Henry Cranke Andrews (1759-1835). Common name: Hillock Bush Modern binomial: Melaleuca hypericifolia First described: 1797, Smith, James Edward From: Andrews, H. The Botanist’s Repository, for New, and Rare Plants. Containing Coloured … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Melaleuca hypericifolia.

Date:

C1801

Artist:

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Copper engraving printed in colour and with original hand colouring.

Image Size: 

190mm 
x 238mm

Paper Size: 

205mm 
x 268mm
AUTHENTICITY
Melaleuca hypericifolia. - Antique Print from 1801

Genuine antique
dated:

1801

Description:

Superb early c.19th engraving of the Hillock Bush by Henry Cranke Andrews (1759-1835).

Common name: Hillock Bush
Modern binomial: Melaleuca hypericifolia
First described: 1797, Smith, James Edward

From: Andrews, H. The Botanist’s Repository, for New, and Rare Plants. Containing Coloured Figures of such Plants, as Have not Hitherto Appeared in Any Similar Publication

References:
Nissen, C. Die Botanische Buchillustration. Stuttgart 1966: 2382.
Dunthorne, G. Flower and Fruit Prints of the 18th and Early 19th Centuries: Their History, Makers and Uses, with a Catalogue Raisonne.. Washington 1938 :: 8.
Sitwell, S. Great Flower Books 1700-1900. New York 1990 :: p.155.
Stafleu, F. Taxonomic Literature. A selective guide to botanical publications.. Ultrecht. 1976-1988 :: TL2 135.


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