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The Botanic Garden: Consisting of Highly finished Representations of Hardy Ornamental Flowering Plants, Cultivated in Great Britain; with Their Classification, History, Culture and other interesting information

[1825]–1829
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  • Title: The Botanic Garden: Consisting of Highly finished Representations of Hardy Ornamental Flowering Plants, Cultivated in Great Britain; with Their Classification, History, Culture and other interesting information
  • Author: Benjamin Maund (British, 1790–1863)
  • Publisher: Baldwin, Cradock & Joy (London)
  • Designer: Edwin Dalton Smith (British, London 1800–1866/83)
  • Engraver: S. Watts (British, active 1825–35)
  • Date: [1825]–1829
  • Medium: Illustrations: colored engraving
  • Dimensions: 8 7/8 x 7 1/2 x 7/8 in. (22.5 x 19 x 2.2 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Gift of Estate of Jane Erdmann Whitney, 1986
  • Object Number: 1986.1145.45(1–3)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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