Pl. VIII. Fig 1 ACER platanoides. Fig 2 ACER Virginianum
Information
Title
Pl. VIII. Fig 1 ACER platanoides. Fig 2 ACER Virginianum
Record type
Digitised Book Plate Collection
Original Reference
BP/10410-1001/4
Author or creator
Jefferys; Thomas (c.1719-1771); mapmaker/engraver
Date
29 Apr 1755
Scope & content
Coloured engraved plate depicting Acer platanoides [Norway maple] and Acer Virginianum. The book plate bears the imprint 'Fig.1 ACER platanoides, Munt. Phyt. fig. II. Fig. 2 ACER Virginianum folio majore, subtus argenteo, supra viridi splendente, Pluk. Phyt. tab.2. f.2', 'Published according to the Act by P. Miller April 29th 1755' and 'T. Jefferys sculp'. Plate 8 of 300. From the book 'The gardeners dictionary. Vol I' by Philip Miller