Botanical Print, Circa 1850, Antique Print, Salvia Officinalis. Common Sage.

Common sage Description Salvia officinalis is a perennial, evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers. It is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae and native to the Mediterranean region, though it has naturalized in many places throughout the world. Wikipedia

Original Hand Coloured Engraving.

By Eduard Winkler (* 1799 in Leipzig - 29. December 1862 ) who was a German botanist .
Winkler was a private scholar and teacher of botany at several public schools in Leipzig. Official botanical author abbreviation is "Winkl.".

Date of these Prints Circa 1850

Approximate sizes :
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Page size 8 x 5 3/4 inches (20.5 x 14.6 cm's). Image size 6 1/2 x 4 3/8 inches (16.5 x 11 cm's)

CONDITION
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The condition is good. The colours are still bright and strong. The paper is off white in colour with dusty age related marks, there are also marks where it has been handled in the past.
There is also evidence in the border only of pencil where a previous owner made reference notes. These will easily be covered by a matte.
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Some may have imperfections due to their age, we will always tell you of them, if any exist.

Shipping
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Your Antique print will be well presented and Flat packed between several boards and wrapped with great care including a waterproof outer wrapper.
It will be posted to you by Royal Mail - Air Mail Tracked service which normally takes internationally 5-12 working days.
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