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Detailed antique illustrations of the date palm tree and its floral and fruit anatomy.
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Pair of antique botanical engravings illustrating the Phoenix dactylifera, or common date palm. The first plate shows the elegant, towering tree in a desert setting with pyramids in the background, while the second focuses on the fruits, flowers, and inner botanical structures. Together, they offer a scientific and artistic tribute to this culturally significant species.
Hand-coloured and printed with precision by Turpin.
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Details:
Original antique prints (c. early 19th century)
Copperplate engravings, hand-coloured
Sheet size: approx. 22 × 15 cm each
Excellent condition
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