1887 Wood Engraving Art Botanical Amazonica Queen Victoria's Water Lily IDG1

"The Giant Water Lily (Victoria Regia)"

This is an original 1887 black and white wood engraving of the Victoria amazonica, better known as Queen Victoria's Water Lily, that is the largest of the Nymphaeaceae family of water lilies, growing up to three meters in diameter. The plant is native to the Amazon River basin in South America.

CONDITION

This 126+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate foxing and aging. Light creasing. Some light surface rub.

• Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 9.75 x 7.5 inches; 25 x 19 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

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Keywords specific to this image: Flower, Gardening

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