Bay Laurel (*Laurus nobilis*) 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 depiction of the black pepper vine with fruiting spikes and leaves.

Vivid botanical plate of Salvia formosa, with striking red-orange tubular flowers.

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

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

Vibrant caper plant illustration with both flowers and fruiting structures. 

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

Bright and precise illustration of the clove tree with flowers and foliage.

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

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

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

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.