A Set of Eight Hand-Coloured Engravings for Sir Joseph Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants

A set of eight hand-coloured engravings by F W Smith and S Holden for Sir Joseph Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants which was published in 16 volumes by Wiliam S Orr & Co from 1834-1849.   Sir Joseph Paxton (1803-1865) was a gardener, garden designer and architect and head gardener at Chatsworth House under the 6th Duke of Devonshire. They are presented in decorative mounts and gold bamboo frame. The price is for the set, but they can be purchased individually for £200 each.

Cattelya Intermedia; Rhododendrum Arboreum; Azalea Indica Smithu; Rhodedendron Arborica; Camellia Japonica Fordu; Telopea speciosissima; Camellia Japonica Chandleru; Phlox cordata grandiflora.

41 x 34 cm framed