1. Short thickleav’d Aloe 2. Long fruited Trichosanthes 3. Great Snapdragon 4. American Euonymus 5. Strip’d Amaryllis 6. Vitex.

1. Short thickleav’d Aloe 2. Long fruited Trichosanthes 3. Great Snapdragon 4. American Euonymus 5. Strip’d Amaryllis 6. Vitex.
Artist:
HILL, John
Title:
1. Short thickleav’d Aloe 2. Long fruited Trichosanthes 3. Great Snapdragon 4. American Euonymus 5. Strip’d Amaryllis 6. Vitex.
Stock Code:
3758
Method:
Copper engraving
Colouring:
Early colour
Atlas:
A Complete Body of Gardening
Size: (W x H):
23cm x 38cm
 
9 inches x 15 inches
Date:
1757
Price:
£375

Dr. John Hill, actor, dramatist, botanist doctor and prolific author was one of the more colourful figures of eighteenth century London. His Eden, or a Complete Body of Gardening, was one of the most beautiful illustrated botanical books of its time.

Expertly repaired closed tear on lower margin. Very good condition.

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