1. The Nonpareil Daffodil 2. Hairy Curasso Purslain 3. Amethystine Muscari 5.Grey Stary Hyacinth 4. Athiopian Adonis 6. Broad leav’d Portugal Iris.

1. The Nonpareil Daffodil 2. Hairy Curasso Purslain 3. Amethystine Muscari 5.Grey Stary Hyacinth 4. Athiopian Adonis 6. Broad leav’d Portugal Iris.
Artist:
HILL, John
Title:
1. The Nonpareil Daffodil 2. Hairy Curasso Purslain 3. Amethystine Muscari 5.Grey Stary Hyacinth 4. Athiopian Adonis 6. Broad leav’d Portugal Iris.
Stock Code:
3761
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:
£350

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.

Fine condition.

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