A Set of Four 19th Century Hand-Colour Copper Engravings of Fruitful Palms and Fruits and Nuts

A set of four 19th century hand-coloured copper engravings after botanical illustrations by J Bishop and Walter Hood Fitch for William Jackson Hooker's Botanical Magazine, published in London in 1838.  They are presented in decorative mounts, gold bamboo frames and non-reflective glass.  The price is for the set, but they are availalble individually for £150 each:

The Fruitful Palm with Banana, Date, Jack Fruit and Pandanus

The Fruitful Palm with Palm, Gomuti,  Hemp and Jute

Fruits and Nuts: Mamey Apple, Paw Paw, Custard Apple, Peach, Passion Fruit, Paradise Nut and Brazil Nut 

Fruits and Nuts: Guava, Jujube, Mangosteen, Lychee, Pistachio, Avocado, Durian, Malay Apple, Ackee and Mango

Framed: 35 x 36 cm