Title: African Sparmannia
Artist: Edwards (illustrator); T. S. Engraver (engraver); Published by W. Curtis
Medium: Antique botanical book plate
Dimensions: 8” x 5” (16” x 13” framed)
Price: $225 framed

This authentic 1801 botanical book plate from Curtis Botanical Magazine depicts Sparmannia africana, commonly known at the time as African Sparmannia. Illustrated by Edwards and engraved by T. S. Engraver, the plate captures the plant’s distinctive serrated leaves and delicate white blossoms with remarkable scientific clarity. Framed in an ornate silver frame, it’s a beautifully preserved example of early 19th‑century botanical documentation.