Botanical engraving from 1897 - Zinnia elegant Double Lilliput Varié - Original plate, Lithograph

Discover this beautiful and rare botanical engraving dating from 1897, featuring Zinnia. 🌿 This is an authentic copy, over 120 years old, and not a recent reproduction. The illustration is a beautiful 20 x 29 cm format, large enough to see all the details and will be magnificent if you decide to frame it. 🌿 The condition, although vintage, is very good but has minimal soiling towards the bottom of the page. See photos. This chromo-lithograph of captivating accuracy and beauty, transmits the natural tones of the leaves and the flower. 🌿 This original plate with its beautiful patina, sold unframed, is both informative and aesthetic, celebrating the beauty of the plant world 🌿 This old engraving comes from a book initially designed for horticulturists and nurserymen. It was published by Octave Doin in Paris with the Librairie Agricole de la Maison Rustique and the grain merchant of Vilmorin Andrieux 🌿 The cardstock of this lithograph is cream, giving a retro charm to the whole. The back is blank. 🌿 In addition, I offer many other engravings from the same series, all distinct and old. Also explore my varied collection of illustrations and lithographs, including botanical and zoological from other series. [Ref. 019-DPH.T5. pl.79] 🌿 Do not hesitate to contact me for more information or to consider a group purchase, thus benefiting from discounts and advantageous shipping costs.