Moonwort and Adder’s Tongue Ferns Antique Botanical Prints, 1873

€ 280

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1873
Mapmaker / artist: Anne Pratt, England, 1873
Technique: Hand-colored engraving
Sheet size: 24.4 × 14 cm (9.6 × 5.5 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14198-15 & BG-14198-16

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Light toning and occasional spotting.

About this sheet

Moonwort and Adder’s Tongue Ferns – Antique Botanical Prints, 1873
This intriguing pair features two distinctive fern species with upright growth and pronounced botanical structure. Their unusual forms and clear labeling give the set strong scientific character while remaining visually refined.
Published in 1873, these prints appeal to collectors interested in less commonly depicted botanical subjects. Together they create a balanced and intellectually engaging wall display.

Condition:
Light toning and occasional spotting.

Framing tips:
Stone-colored mats with simple black or dark bronze frames.