Henry C. Andrews The Botanist’s Repository 1797-1812


The Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself.

Little is known about Andrews, who lived for many years in London, marrying the daughter of John Kennedy a nurseryman who helped write some of the descriptions for this work.  His works include The Colored Engravings of Heaths in 1802, Roses in 1805 & Geraniums in 1805.  The hand colouring, by Andrews himself, is superb, still quite brilliant & of intense hue. The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)  £55 inc delivery

The prices scribbled on the corner are what another shop was selling them at I use a flat price as kinder (and easier for me)


Orchis Ciliaris
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery

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Lopetia Coronata
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery


Echium Ferossicimuum
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery


Struthiola Ciliata
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery


Protea Umbellata
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery


Hermannia Pulverata
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery


Lobelia Hirsuta
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery


Cassuarina Structa
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery


Struthiola Imbricata
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery


Hebenstreitia Aurea
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery


Polygala Mixta
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery


Polygala Alopeciaoides
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery x 2


Gladiolus Striatus
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery


Antholyza Fulgens
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery


Xeranthemum Fasciculatum
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery


Schinus Dentatus
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery
 

Pitcairnia Latifolia
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery


Hermannia Flammia
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery


Daiosma Latifolia
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery


Protea Internale
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery


Xeranthemum Rigidium
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery


Ophris Lilifolia
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery


Gladiolis Abreviatus
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery x 2


Sophora Capensis
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery


Protea Teratifolia
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery


Mimosa Pudica
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery


Antholyza Althopicea
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery
 

Lachnoloea Ericiphala
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery


Corassula Oblique
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery
 
Echium Arfgentium
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery


Pharnaceum Lineare
 Antique engraving from the Botanist’s Repository, numbering ten volumes, was a showcase of exotic species. Henry C Andrews (died 1830), The Botanists Repository for New & Rare Plants was published in 1797 and the first serious rival to the Botanical Magazine of Curtis. In total, there were 664 hand coloured engravings, all engraved and hand coloured by Andrews himself. The hand colouring, is by Andrews himself hence the rarity . The paper is Whatman wove paper, quarto size, many sheets bearing superb 'J Whatman 1794' watermarks. Each print measures approximately Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in £55 inc delivery

 
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