Four plates from the Banks' Florilegium

Four plates from the Banks' Florilegium
Viola Hedera; Ranunculus Acaulis; Lagenifera Pumila; Lobelia Angulata
each plate 52 x 36cm (4)

Sold together with Sotheby's 3rd March 1988 catalogue at the Natural History Museum.

These engravings were reproduced by Editions Alecto from original copper plates created from plants brought back from the Endeavour's voyage.
Estimated at £500 - £800

Condition report:
One has a very faint half moon crease close to top margin. A couple have one or two strands of fluff under the glass. Otherwise in very good condition with no obvious flaws, not seen outside of frames.