This rare Curtis’s Botanical Magazine booklet features a genuine uncolored lithographic plate originally printed in the mid 1800s by Reeve & Co., with government surplus provenance traced via the Royal Horticultural Society and H.M. Stationery Office (HMSO).
Each booklet includes:
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One original uncolored plant plate (approx. 9.75 x 6 inches) Individual plate images will vary.
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Historical wrapper: A Short History of Curtis’s Botanical Magazine 1787–1914
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“Uncolored Specimen” ink stamp verifying surplus proof status
These were part of a mid-20th century surplus dispersal to scientific dealers such as Wheldon & Wesley Ltd., ultimately handled by Thrifty Whiskers LLC. Full provenance is documented.
Perfect for collectors, botanical historians, or framed display.
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