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Baxter, Botanical Garden, Oxford\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Thymus Serpyllum (Wild Thyme\u003cbr\u003ePlate Number: 127\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original antique hand-colored botanical plate acquired from a collection sourced at an antiquarian fair. Beautifully detailed and printed on period paper, this botanical illustration captures the artistic elegance characteristic of early botanical works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished in Oxford in 1835 by W. Baxter, Botanical Garden, this original hand-colored botanical engraving depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Thyme (Thymus serpyllum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a cherished flowering herb long admired for both its ornamental beauty and culinary associations. The plate was illustrated by I. Russell and engraved by C. 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Baxter, Botanical Garden, Oxford\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCallitriche Verna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Spring Water-starwort)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlate Number: 392\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original antique hand-colored botanical plate acquired from a collection sourced at an antiquarian fair. Beautifully detailed and printed on period paper, this botanical illustration captures the artistic elegance characteristic of early botanical works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished in Oxford in 1840 by W. Baxter, Botanical Garden, this original hand-colored botanical engraving depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring Water-starwort (Callitriche verna)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a delicate aquatic plant found in ponds, streams, and wet meadows throughout Britain and Europe. Illustrated and engraved by Mathews, the plate reflects the careful scientific observation and artistic craftsmanship characteristic of nineteenth-century botanical works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted from an engraved plate and finished by hand, the illustration features slender stems adorned with finely detailed green foliage, accompanied by enlarged botanical studies highlighting the plant’s reproductive structures. The original hand coloring remains well preserved, showcasing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoft sage-green foliage accented by subtle olive and golden tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating an elegant and understated composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very Good. Plate mark visible. Colors remain well preserved. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 5” x 8 1\/2”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell-suited for framing and display in a library, study, garden room, conservatory, or gallery wall. 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Baxter, Botanical Garden, Oxford\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSedum acre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Biting Stonecrop)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlate Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 364\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original antique hand-colored botanical plate acquired from a collection sourced at an antiquarian fair. Beautifully detailed and printed on period paper, this botanical illustration captures the artistic elegance characteristic of early botanical works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished in Oxford by W. Baxter, Botanical Garden, this original hand-colored botanical engraving depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiting Stonecrop (Sedum acre)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a hardy flowering succulent long admired for its bright star-shaped blooms and ability to thrive in rocky and challenging landscapes. Illustrated by I. Russell and engraved by Mathews, the plate reflects the careful scientific observation and artistic craftsmanship characteristic of nineteenth-century botanical works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted from an engraved plate and finished by hand, the illustration features clusters of delicate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egolden-yellow blossoms rising above dense blue-green succulent foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanied by detailed botanical studies highlighting the plant’s floral structure. 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Baxter, Botanical Garden, this original hand-colored botanical engraving depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVernal Sandwort (Arenaria verna)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a delicate alpine and heathland wildflower admired for its understated beauty and finely detailed floral structure. Illustrated and engraved by Mathews, the plate reflects the careful scientific observation and artistic craftsmanship characteristic of nineteenth-century botanical works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted from an engraved plate and finished by hand, the illustration features graceful stems bearing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edelicate white blossoms accented with soft blush-pink details, complemented by slender sage-green foliage and warm earthy tones at the root system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Accompanying botanical studies highlight the flower’s structure and reproductive elements, enhancing both its scientific and decorative appeal. 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