1847 Van Houtte Flore Serres Jardins Bertolonia Jewel Plant 2 Antique Prints
$ 9.24
Description
1847 Van Houtte Flore Serres Jardins Bertolonia Jewel Plant 2 Antique Prints. We do not deal in reproductions and all our prints are original antique prints. We send invoices after each sale. The coloring is spectacular. Louis van Houtte Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe 1845-1880 Description Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe (Flowers of the Greenhouses and Gardens of Europe) was founded by Louis van Houtte, owner of the most successful nursery of the time on the European continent, and edited together with the prominent botanist Charles Lemaire. The journal, with more than 2000 plates, was a showcase for lavish engravings of unique botanicals from around the world. The superbly illustrated plates, hand colored or finished lithographs enhanced with gum Arabic, contain a wonderful selection of plants following the interests of the famous contributors of the era - roses, bulbous plants, orchids, palms, rhododendrons, camellias and exotic plants among the 23 volumes. Each single print measures approximately 6 1/2 inches by 9 3/4 inches The paper is a fine, thick white stock, with very little foxing or other defects. The coloring is spectacular. In most cases, there is an accompanying text page and a copy of the title page. Most of the plants depicted in the journal were for sale in van Houtte's nursery, so in one sense these plates acted as his catalogue. It is fascinating to see the species considered the most desirable of the times, with a preponderance of orchids, roses, camellias, azaleas and rhododendrons, not to mention carnivorous plants, tropicals and other exotics. It is a true pleasure to take a step back in time to visit this illustrious nursery, the like of which would be hard to find today. Payment We send invoices after each sale. Do not pay if you wish to combine for up to 4 days, but pay when ready to ship. Panteek is required to declare full value of the items and buyers are responsible for all customs duties. Shipping USPS is our primary shipper but we can use other shippers as requested. We are delighted to combine shipments to save on postage up to 4 days. Because of eBay regulations, please wait to pay until ready to ship. We are required by eBay to ship within one day any lots that you have paid for. Terms of Sale We sell only original antique prints of proven authenticity bought mostly at auction houses throughout Europe, America, and Asia. We do not sell reproductions of any kind. Authenticity is guaranteed and we strive to buy prints and books at the very top of the condition range. However, as the items are sometimes very old small defects are to be expected including foxing, toning, and occasional spotting. We will note any condition issues in our description along with details about the coloring. Please view the images carefully as they are scans or photos of the actual print you will receive. Items can be returned within 30 days for a full refund. About Me We are antique dealers with over thirty-five years in the business with a passion for growing rare plants and orchids, as well as collecting antique prints. We buy our prints all over the world and authenticity is guaranteed. We do not deal in reproductions and all our prints are original antique prints. Panteek started on eBay in early 2000 and it has been an exciting ride all these years with almost 37,000 positive feedbacks. We are very pleased to be listing again with many terrific items to come. Your satisfaction in our product is our most important goal and we will make every effort to ensure your shopping at Panteek is a pleasure. Contact Us Panteek P.O. Box 840226 St. Augustine, FL 32080 USA
