Kniphof, J. H.
Botanica in originali seu herbarium. Plate 39 (written in pencil). Rhus.
Halle, Trampe, 1757-1764. Folio-size loose nature printing (36.2 x 22.3 cm). Well preserved nature printing with additional hand-colouring and printed caption.
A rare, early example of nature printing of the (eastern) poison ivy of North America ( Toxicodendron radicans). A poisonous plant with many pharmaceutical uses. This print in good condition. Outer margins somewhat soiled and with light fraying and a few tiny tears. Five tiny holes on left hand side, otherwise very good. Fischer, Zweihundert Jahre Naturselbstdruck, 7; Stafleu and Cowan, 3763.
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Niebuhr, C.
Description de l'Arabie d'apres les observations et recherches faites dans le pays meme.