1793 Copper Engraving James Sowerby Santolina Sea Cotton-Weed Botanical EB2 ET2 YTG2A2B18C71

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Please note that the original copper plate impression is visible on many of these engravings

This is an original 1790 hand-colored copper engraving of the Asperula cynanchica

1793 Copper Engraving James Sowerby Santolina Sea Cotton-Weed Botanical EB2 ET2 YTG2A2B18C71"Santolina maritima" This is an original 1793 hand colored copper engraving of the Santolina maritima, commonly known as sea cotton weed, that is found in England. A page of descriptive text accompanies this plate. Please see both images. CONDITION This 220+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +. Moderate aging throughout. Light wrinkling. Some moderate surface rub. Product Type: Original Copper Engraving; Hand Tinted Color Grade: Very Fine + Dimensions: