LIST ON EBAY LIST ON EBAY "Ervum tetraspermum" - Original hand-colored copper engravings from the Dutch edition of Icones Plantarum Medicinalium by J. Zorn, published in Amersterdam 1796. This is an extremely rare work, in excellent condition, illustrating a wide variety of botanicals such as iris, water lily, violet, strawberry, herbs, spices & many more. The coloring is brilliant, much more vivid & fresh than is commonly found in this very antique work. Oskamp D., Leonard M. and Zorn Houttuyn J., 'Afbeeldingen der artseny-gewassen met derzelver Nederduitsche en Latynsche beschryvingen', Amsterdam, printed by J.C. Sepp & Zoon, 1796 -1800, Johannes Zorn (1739-1799) was a German pharmacist, botanist and botanical illustrator. ? Publication Date: 1814 (update) ? Page size: 9" x 12 1/3" (23.5 x 31 cm) Original hand colored in the period when published. ? Excellent condition. Very strong and dark impression on good paper. The paper is in very good condition and the drawings look stunning. Some minimal age/handling marks at extremities Please look at the photos carefully, including cropped detail photos, which will show you more than you can see with your eyes alone. ♥ Great antique print for framing! ? All our prints are authentic antique prints. Your purchase is this original plate; I do not deal in modern reprints, reproductions or copies. ? All prints of this age should be protected from exposure to direct sunlight.