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Aloe Carinata - Broadest Leaved Tongue Aloe.

  • ARTIST: Philip Miller

  • PUBLISHER: Published according to the Act by P. Miller.

  • MEDIUM: Engraving, printed in color and finished by hand,

    DATE: c.1755-1760.

  • EDITION SIZE: Paper size 16 13/16 x 10 5/16" (42.7 x 26.2 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: T. Jeffery's sculp. From "Figures of the Most Beautiful...plants described in the Gardeners Dictionary" by Philip Miller. The series was originally published, in two volumes, between 1755 and 1760. Other editions being published in 1771 and 1809.<br><br> This succulent is also known as Gasteria Carinata. It is native to Africa.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Good condition, save for very minor discoloration. Original color.

  • REFERENCE: Sitwell, page 121.