Dr. Robert John Thornton Botanical Prints

George Brookshaw Fruit Engravings Strawberries

 

Hautboy Strawberry; Chili-Strawberry (Pine Strawberry); Alpine Red Strawberry; Scarlet Flesh Strawberry

 

  
 

 

  
 

George Brookshaw
Pomona Britanica, or a Collection of the Most Esteemed Fruits
London: 1804-12
Aquatint engravings printed in color with additional hand coloring.
Sheet size approximately 21.5 by 17.25 inches.


An early impression in excellent condition. Prideaux in Aquatint engraving calls the Pomona Britanica "one of the finest colour plate books in existence". It is certainly one of the most important works on fruit ever produced.

$3,200

  
 

 

 

  

 

 

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