Antique Botany Print-MOSS-FUNGUS-LICHEN-Houttuyn-1774

Original copperplate engravings and etchings on a verge type hand laid paper with watermark (not visible on every sheet). Nice hand colouring from unknown date. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 27.4 x 20.9 cm. The image size is ca. 24.4 x 17.9 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 10.6 x 8.3 inch. The image size is ca. 9.4 x 6.7 inch.

Plate: CIII: ‘1: Jungermannia viticulosa – 2: Targionia hypophylla – 3: Marchantia polymorpha – 4: Marchantia androgyna – 5: Anthoceros punctatus – 6: Lichen calcareus – 7: L. ericetorum – 8: L. argentatus – 9: L. omphaloides – 10: L. islandicus – 11: L. croceus – 12: L. proboscideus – 13: L. pyxidatus – 14: L. rocella.’ (Moss species, Lichen.) This attractive original old antique print / plate originates from: ‘Natuurlyke Historie of Uitvoerige Beschryving der Dieren, Planten en Mineraalen…’ by F. Houttuyn and J. van der Burgh, published in Amsterdam 1761-1785. (Translation: Natural history or extensive desription of animals, plants and minerals …) This is essentially a Dutch version of ‘Linnaeus Systema Naturae’, enlarged, amended and with plates.Artists and Engravers: Author: Maarten Houttuyn (1720-1798) was a Dutch physician in Amsterdam. Carl or Carolus Linnaeus (1707-1778) (also known as Carl von Linne after his ennoblement) was a Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist. He is considered the father of modern Taxonomy and ecology. The engravers of the plates are J.C. Philips and G. Philips.

Condition: Very good. A bit browned at the paper edges. Original fold lines as issued. General age related toning and occasional light staining from handling as visible on image. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE BOTANY PRINT-MOSS-FUNGUS-LICHEN-HOUTTUYN

(PCO) C33-19