https://www.ebay.de/itm/389996444363 https://www.ebay.de/itm/389996475093 https://www.ebay.com/itm/287321699169 BOX 21-01-25 Antique Folio Botanical Print 1757 - Sir John Hill Garden Botanical Engraving - Original Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving ? Antique Folio Plate from the extremely rare first edition of "Eden: or a Comleat Body of Gardening", issued in London in 60 weekly parts between August 1756 and October 1757, with figures of the plants designed and engraved by Grignion, Philips, Cole and others after Hill, Wale, Edward and Van Huysum. ? The work was designed along very unusual lines for the period: each weekly part includes information on what should be done in the garden during the following week together with descriptions of the plants that should be at their peak at that time. The needs of the flower garden, greenhouse and nursery, fruit garden, and kitchen garden are individually addressed. ?“Eden” is considered one of the most beautiful 18th century botanical books. It was illustrated by a variety of artists including the famous Dutch flower painter Van Huysum. ? John Hill (1714 – 1775) was an English author and botanist. He was apprenticed to an apothecary and was also a gardener by profession. He had a medical degree from Edinburgh and created and sold a variety of herbal medicines. 1/ ?Plate 5 from “Eden: Or a Complete Body of Gardening” published in London in 1757 This antique botanical engraving, labeled Pl. 5, showcases a collection of six distinct flowering plants, each meticulously detailed with its common and scientific names: Purple Hoemanthus, Celyon Pacratium, Azerian Jasmine, Blue Clitoria, Golden Casia Scarlet Antholyza 2/ ? Plate 5 from “Eden: Or a Complete Body of Gardening” published in London in 1757 This antique botanical engraving, labeled Pl. 5, showcases a collection of six distinct flowering plants, each meticulously detailed with its common and scientific names: Drooping Shrub Xeranthemum Yellow African Shrub Trefoil Golden Cudweed Narrow leav'd Hebenstretia Yellow Occidental Cassia Three forked Santolina ? Date: 1757 ✨ Original Hand-colored copperplate engraving on handmade rag paper. ? Print in folio edition measure approximately 9" 3/8 by 16” 1/4 (25 by 41.5 cm). ? Condition:The print displays a beautiful natural patina consistent with its age (over 260 years old). Some minor signs of handling or light foxing may be present, which only add to its unique antique character. Please review the high-resolution photos for detail. ?This is a genuine antique print, NOT a modern reproduction. Antique Botanical, John Hill 1757, Copperplate Engraving, 18th Century Art, Floral Wall Decor, Garden History, Rare Print, Botanical Illustration, Hand Colored, Vintage Flowers, Scientific Art, Home Office Decor, Collector's Item.