Original antique copper engravings that were hand-colored at publication engraving from the 1758-73 editions of 'Pomologia' (actually Applea and Pears) by Johann Hermann Knoop. A well-known Dutch work on fruit and domestic horticulture where all fruit is named in the image. Drawn by Johann Hermann Knoop (c.1700-1769). Engraved by Jacob Folkema (1692-1767) and J.M. Seligmann, The overall size is c 24 x 33.5 cm. The image size is ca. 21 x 28 cm. All whole page if a number are required please contact as each includes postage. Colouring is original done in the 1700's as sold as the book was available coloured or plain. Creasing from issue £55
CONDITION buying ISSUES:- These are on early hand made laid paper and would be way better if laid to board ie spay glue tacked down. These are all slightly faulted and as a 'dealers lot' to mount frame have a nice margin within them as about a third of normal price
Perfect they are around £185 - £200 https://www.heatons-of-tisbury.co.uk/botanicalknoop.html
**If a number are wanted please contact in advance of purchase and I will alter the subsequent items postage to zero due to lack of weight if etsy does not**
Product code: Original 1758-73 Hand buying Coloured Engraving of Gooseberries / fruit by Johann Hermann Knoop