Title

A specimen of the botany of New Holland, by James Edward Smith the figures by James Sowerby. Vol.1.

Physical description

viii, 54 pp., 16 leaves of plates, original blue paper cover. Presented in a modern slipcase

Source

Smith, James Edward. 'A specimen of the botany of New Holland.' London: J. Sowerby, 1793

Page or Plate number

collection record

Reference

Ferguson (1941-69, 1986), 170

Date made

1793

Place made

London, Greater London, England View on map Close map

Category

Illustrated book

Print type

intaglio

Technique

engravings, printed in black ink, each from one copper plate; hand-colored; letterpress text

Matrix size

31.0 x 23.0 cm (page)

Edition information

print run unknown

Subject categories

Australia, Book arts: Illustrated book | Australia, Plants

Country of context

Australia

Legacy id

56236

Creators

Sowerby I, James. | (1757–1822) English | Male | engraver

White, John. | (1756–1832) Irish | Male | print after

Smith, James Edward. | (1759–1828) English | Male | author

Last Updated

20 Nov 2025