

Botanical plate of Coffea arabica with vivid red berries and detailed floral structure.
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Original 19th-century hand-colored engraving by Pierre Jean François Turpin, published in the Italian edition of the Dizionario di Scienze Naturali. This exquisite plate illustrates the coffee plant Coffea arabica in all its stages: flower, fruit, and seed anatomy. The vibrant red berries and white blossoms convey the visual richness of this globally essential plant.
Details:
Plate title: Caffè d'Arabia
Scientific name: Coffea arabica
Sheet size: approx. 22 × 14 cm
Technique: Original engraving, hand-colored
Condition: Excellent
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