Lowe Exotic Ferns antique 1872 botanical print 19 Christmas Shield Fern

Description: Original antique chromoxylograph (a type of woodblock print) botanical print from Lowe's Ferns: British and Exotic Vol 3. • Author Edward Joseph Lowe• Botanical illustration by Alexander Francis Lydon• Created in 1872• Approximately 9 7/8 x 6 3/4 inches• Paper is blank on the back and has the natural binding edge• Includes text page(s), some are double-sided• Prints of this age show expected signs of age - like darkening around the edges, some staining and light foxing (see photo for actual condition). The colors remain vibrant and the paper stable.• Arrives in archival sleeve with mat board for archival storage• Only one available• Ships next day Publication - an original print from…Ferns: British and ExoticEdward Joseph Lowe FRS FGS FRAS FLS (11 November 1825 – 10 March 1900) was an English botanist, meteorologist and astronomer known as "The Big Snowflake" because of his beard. The bookplates are made by a form of printing called Chromoxylography. Chromoxylography is a color woodblock printing process popular from the mid-19th to the early-20th century. Lowe’s most noted work, Ferns: British and Exotic consists of eight illustrated volumes published in London by Groombridge and Sons in 1856. The bookplates of which were drawn by Alexander Francis Lydon and engraved by Benjamin Fawcett. The second edition was published in 1872 by George Bell & Sons. Lowe also authored Beautiful-Leaved Plants, being a Description of the Most Beautiful-Leaved Plants in Cultivation in this Country published by Groombridge, London in 1864. ConditionEach antique print arrives with an archival acid-free 2-ply board and in a poly sleeve suitable for archival storage. See the photos for the actual condition of the print. Being that this print is over 150 years old, it is in good condition. The colors remain vibrant and stable. The paper is medium weight, strong and not brittle. The reverse side of the print is blank. This print is a full untrimmed page and therefore the binding edge is naturally uneven. Please look at the photos carefully, including cropped detail photos, which will show you more than you can see with your eyes alone. All items are stored in a smoke-free and pet-free home. The DetailsThis listing is for one antique print and additional text page. The print you see in the first photo is the print you are buying. Any additional photos are to help you authenticate the edition of the antique print you are buying. Payment & DiscountsPayment is expected via PayPal or credit card immediately when choosing Buy-It-Now. When purchasing 4 or more prints, you will save $15 (does not apply to offers accepted or made). These discounts only apply to orders shipping to the same location and on the same date. Add your items to the cart before buying. “Offers” can NOT be combined with the “buy 4 get $15 off” discount or other discounts. ShippingYour item will be shipped (in US only) within 1 business day (Monday - Friday) of payment via USPS First Class Mail, which usually takes 2-6 days in the continental United States. All prints are packaged with great care using study materials made of recycled and/or re-used materials. Please message me with any questions. Thank you for viewing and check back often for new listings. KimSummer WeedsNature-Inspired Artwork

Price: 14 USD

Location: Chicago, Illinois

End Time: 2024-12-22T00:38:19.000Z

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