Sage (*Salvia formosa*) Original hand-colored engraving by Turpin, Dizionario di Scienze Naturali (c.1835)

Unusual and fascinating botanical study of truffle morphology, rich in scientific detail. 

Detailed antique illustrations of the date palm tree and its floral and fruit anatomy. 

A unique lot of 7 hand-colored antique prints depicting various species of algae, illustrated by Turpin and Prêtre.

Botanical plate of avocado with whole fruit, seed, and internal anatomy.

Delicate and detailed illustration of the tea plant, with floral and seed elements beautifully depicted.

Delicate orchid illustration showing flower, pod and internal anatomy of vanilla. 

Botanical plate of Coffea arabica with vivid red berries and detailed floral structure. 

Elegant illustration of Laurus cinnamomum, showing leaves, flowers and seeds.

A pair of plates dedicated to the sago palm tree and its structural details. 

Graceful composition of bay laurel with fruits, blossoms, and internal flower structure.

Antique botanical illustrations of the banana tree and its floral anatomy by Turpin. 

Beautiful palm-like depiction of the Cycas circinalis, the queen sago.

A complete set of 22 original hand-colored lithographs of ferns by Turpin, from the Dizionario di Scienze Naturali (c. 1830).

A splendid tropical palm: the true sago of the Moluccas. 

Elegant hand-colored plate of the juniper plant with berries and cone structure.

Striking botanical print of nutmeg fruit with cutaway sections and seed structure.