Martyn | Fine Antique Prints

(Watercress) System of Vegetables. London: J. White, 1799.

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“Plate XXI. Sisymbrium Nasturtium. Water Cress.”

A beautiful image of a familiar green plant including all of the parts of the plant labeled and identified on the accompanying text.
Thomas Martyn was a Cambridge University professor of botany. This 18th century depiction of the plant was included in his publication entitled Thirty-eight Plates with explanations intended to illustrate Linneaeus’s System of Vegetables. Martyn hired the talented F. Nodder to illustrate and engrave the illustrations. He intended for the work to be studied in conjunction with his Letters on the Elements of Botany.

8 1/8 x 5 inches, sheet,
Hand colored engraving with original color.
Good condition with overall patina.
With accompanying text.

(Thistle) System of Vegetables. London: J. White, 1799.

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“Plate XXVIII. Syngen. Polyg. Segregata. Echinops Sphaerocephalus. Globe Thistle”

A beautiful image of a familiar plant including all of the parts of the plant labeled and identified on the accompanying text.
Thomas Martyn was a Cambridge University professor of botany. This 18th century depiction of the plant was included in his publication entitled Thirty-eight Plates with explanations intended to illustrate Linneaeus’s System of Vegetables. Martyn hired the talented F. Nodder to illustrate and engrave the illustrations. He intended for the work to be studied in conjunction with his Letters on the Elements of Botany.

8 1/8 x 5 inches, sheet,
Hand colored engraving with original color.
Good condition with overall patina.
With accompanying text.

(Thistle) System of Vegetables. London: J. White, 1799.

admin — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:43:51 +0000

“Plate XXV. Syngenesia Polygamia Aequalis. .Salsafy. Carcuus nutans. Milk Thistle.”

A beautiful image of a familiar plants including all of the parts of the plantlabeled and identified on the accompanying text.
Thomas Martyn was a Cambridge University professor of botany. This 18th century depiction of the plant was included in his publication entitled Thirty-eight Plates with explanations intended to illustrate Linneaeus’s System of Vegetables. Martyn hired the talented F. Nodder to illustrate and engrave the illustrations. He intended for the work to be studied in conjunction with his Letters on the Elements of Botany.

8 1/8 x 5 inches, sheet,
Hand colored engraving with original color.
Good overall condition.
With accompanying text.

(Pea) System of Vegetables. London: J. White, 1799.

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“Plate XXIII. Diadelphia Decandria. Lathyrus Latiifolius. Everlasting Pea.”

A beautiful image of a favorite garden flower including all of the parts of the plantlabeled and identified on the accompanying text.
Thomas Martyn was a Cambridge University professor of botany. This 18th century depiction of the plant was included in his publication entitled Thirty-eight Plates with explanations intended to illustrate Linneaeus’s System of Vegetables. Martyn hired the talented F. Nodder to illustrate and engrave the illustrations. He intended for the work to be studied in conjunction with his Letters on the Elements of Botany.

8 1/8 x 5 inches, sheet,
Hand colored engraving with original color.
Strong overall patina and small stain in lower right corner.
With accompanying text.

(Lichen) System of Vegetables. London: J. White 1799.

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“Plate XXXVII. Cryptogamia Algae. Lichen ciliaris. Ciliated Liverwort”

An unusual image of a lichen including all of the parts labeled and identified on the accompanying text.
Thomas Martyn was a Cambridge University professor of botany. This 18th century depiction of the plant was included in his publication entitled Thirty-eight Plates with explanations intended to illustrate Linneaeus’s System of Vegetables. Martyn hired the talented F. Nodder to illustrate and engrave the illustrations. He intended for the work to be studied in conjunction with his Letters on the Elements of Botany.

8 1/8 x 5 inches, sheet,
Hand colored engraving with original color.
Good condition save some spotting with overall patina.
With accompanying text.

(Canna) System of Vegetables. London: J. White 1799.

admin — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:39:30 +0000

“Plate VII Canna indica. Indian Shot”

8 1/8 x 5 inches, sheet,
Hand colored engraving with original color.
Good condition with overall patina.
With accompanying text.

(Scabiosa) System of Vegetables. London: J. White, 1799.

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“Plate XI. Tetrandria. Scabiosa columbaria. Small Scabious. Rubia Peregrina. Wild Madder. Plantago lanceolata. Ribwort Plantain”

A beautiful image of 3 familiar plants including all of the parts of the plant labeled and identified on the accompanying text.
Thomas Martyn was a Cambridge University professor of botany. This 18th century depiction of the plant was included in his publication entitled Thirty-eight Plates with explanations intended to illustrate Linneaeus’s System of Vegetables. Martyn hired the talented F. Nodder to illustrate and engrave the illustrations. He intended for the work to be studied in conjunction with his Letters on the Elements of Botany.

8 1/8 x 5 inches, sheet,
Hand colored engraving with original color.
Good condition with overall patina.
With accompanying text.

(Violet) System of Vegetables. London: J. White, 1799.

admin — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:37:06 +0000

“Plate XXIX. Syngensia Monogamis. Viola Odorata. Sweet Violet.”

A pretty engraving of a favorite garden flower including all of the parts labeled and identified on the accompanying text.
Thomas Martyn was a Cambridge University professor of botany. This 18th century depiction of the plant was included in his publication entitled Thirty-eight Plates with explanations intended to illustrate Linneaeus’s System of
Vegetables. Martyn hired the talented F. Nodder to illustrate and engrave the illustrations. He intended for the work to be studied in conjunction with his Letters on the Elements of Botany.

8 1/8 x 5 inches, sheet,
Hand colored engraving with original color.
Good condition with overall patina.
With accompanying text.

(Squirting Cucumber) System of Vegetables. London: J. White, 1799.

admin — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:35:57 +0000

“Plate XXXI. Momordica Elaterium. Squirting Cucumber”

A beautiful image of the plant including all of the parts labeled and identified on the accompanying text.
Thomas Martyn was a Cambridge University professor of botany. This 18th century depiction of the plant was included in his publication entitled Thirty-eight Plates with explanations intended to illustrate Linneaeus’s System of
Vegetables. Martyn hired the talented F. Nodder to illustrate and engrave the illustrations. He intended for the work to be studied in conjunction with his Letters on the Elements of Botany.

8 1/8 x 5 inches, sheet,
Hand colored engraving with original color.
Good condition with overall patina.
With accompanying text.

(Passion Flower) System of Vegetables. London: J. White 1799.

admin — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:34:36 +0000

“Gynandria. Passiflora caerulea. Blue Passion Flower.”

A beautiful image of a favorite plant including all of the parts labeled and identified on the accompanying text.
Thomas Martyn was a Cambridge University professor of botany. This 18th century depiction of the plant was included in his publication entitled Thirty-eight Plates with explanations intended to illustrate Linneaeus’s System of Vegetables. Martyn hired the talented F. Nodder to illustrate and engrave the illustrations. He intended for the work to be studied in conjunction with his Letters on the Elements of Botany.

8 1/8 x 5 inches, sheet,
Hand colored engraving with original color.
Good condition with overall patina.
With accompanying text.