{"product_id":"rose-flowered-camellia-tsubaki-plate-5044","title":"Curtis Botanical – Plate 5044 – Rose-flowered Camellia \/ Tsubaki","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal antique black-and-white botanical print from Curtis's Botanical Magazine — Plate 5044.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant: Camellia Rosaeflora (Rose-flowered Camellia \/ Tsubaki).\nNative to: China and Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prints in our collection come from a truly special source: the historical archives of Curtis's Botanical Magazine, the world's longest-running botanical publication. But ours aren't plates removed from bound copies. These prints are part of the publisher's original working stock — most never bound into volumes at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStored untouched for generations, first by the Royal Horticultural Society and later by the legendary natural history dealers Wheldon \u0026amp; Wesley, this archive gives us a rare glimpse into 19th-century botanical publishing at its source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs working stock, many of our plates never experienced the stresses of binding, giving them a unique character. You'll find some signs of their age and original printing process — it's part of their story. But overall they showcase the exquisite detail of botanical engraving in a form that few have survived to share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe came into this archive almost by chance, and we've treated it as temporary custodians ever since. Our goal is to give as many people as possible the opportunity to own an authentic piece of this unbound edition. We hope you'll become part of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tsubaki — in Japanese family crests, lacquerware, Noh costume, and woodblock prints for centuries. The entire flower falls at once rather than petal by petal; in samurai tradition this was associated with a clean and honorable ending. Botanically a close relative of the tea plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted in London. Uncolored plate. Sold individually. Minor age-related toning consistent with 19th-century paper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curtis Botanical Magazine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43042101952575,"sku":"CBM-5044","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/3570\/0543\/files\/d2c978ba11da6a4ebf5e104a0771bd5e.jpg?v=1774409203","url":"https:\/\/thriftywhiskers.com\/products\/rose-flowered-camellia-tsubaki-plate-5044","provider":"Thrifty Whiskers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}