Elizabeth Blackwell Herbarium Original Antique Print Voodoo Lily

 Voodoo Lily
Each print measures approximately 9 ½ inches by 14 ¼ inches
EBH21 $105

Elizabeth Blackwell was the artist and engraver of A Curious Herbal in 1737–1739, conceived to raise money when her husband was imprisoned for setting up in the printing business without serving the required apprenticeship. Elizabeth was truly a pioneer in every way, as Herbals were very rare at the time. Her husband helped from prison and the book was a financial success.

This work was reissued in enlarged form with re-engraved plates in Germany in 1757 by Jacob Trew, and it is from this folio edition of Herbarium Selectum Emendatum et Auctum that we are pleased to offer a selection of these marvelous antique prints.

Each print is on chain-lined, hand-made paper, some watermarked & all hand colored. The colors are very fresh and vibrant, with full, generous margins and vibrant coloring. On a few there is a little foxing or a little marginal toning, and the paper is soft white with a little variation.