England, ca. 1737. A botanical print by of valerian root by Elizabeth Blackwell. From A Curious Herbal, which was published in London between 1737 and 1739. Blackwell undertook the project with the intention of paying off her husbands debts, which were significant. Not only did she complete the original drawings, but she also etched and engraved the copper plates and then hand-colored the 500 printed illustrations by hand. A fine period print with original hand-coloring in excellent antique condition. Dimensions: 15” wide x 18” high x .5” deep. Item: 2293-44.