Australian orchid Eriochilus scaber and Eriochilus autumnalis by Fitzgerald

$40.00

R.D. Fitzgerald Australian Eriochilus orchids with finely drawn and coloured dissections.

This rare print is from a Limited Edition of 350 reproduced in 1977 by Lansdowne Editions from a hand-coloured lithograph "On Stone by Arthur J. Stopps" (1833-1931) after the drawing “from Nature by R.D. Fitzgerald F.L.S." (the eminent botanist Robert David Fitzgerald, O.B.E., F.I.S.A. (1830-1892)) for “Orchids of Australia", originally Printed at the Surveyor General's Office in Sydney, N.S.W. in October 1884.

This print edition is barely discernable from the original. It is in fine condition, full size as published for the Limited Edition of 350 by Lansdowne Editions in 1977. Page size 470mm x 320mm (18.1/2 inches x 12.1/2 inches) The text is also available if required.

We have a number of other orchids from this series. Please inquire if you are searching for a particular Australian orchid.This print has a barely discernible fold at the lower left base of the page.