Walter Hood Fitch (1817-1892)

Hakea Scoparia - Broom-like Hakea

Lithograph with original hand-colouring. 1852. 235mm by 145mm (sheet). Native of Swan River.
Australian native botanical lithograph from Curtis's Botanical Magazine. William Curtis (1746-1799) was a trained pharmacist, in London, who maintained a large garden and devoted himself to the study of its flora. He began publishing the Curtis Botanical Magazine in 1787.Accompanied by original text describing features of the plant, when it was introduced and by whom, and whose collection it comes from. A few small foxing spots. Small ink inscription on descriptive text." Item #2547

Price: $120.00