"The Gardener's Dictionary" by Philip Miller (1755)

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Figures of the most Beautiful, Useful and Uncommon Plants described in the Gardener’s Dictionary...
(Published in London by P. Miller, 1755-1760)
(some prints are from the later, more rare 1794 and 1805 editions, as noted below thumbnail image)

Original 220 to 260-year-old hand-colored botanical engravings
The beautiful plates of this splendid and monumental work were all engraved after drawings by Ehret, Lancake, John Miller, and others.
"In the execution of the work no expense has been spared to render it as perfect as possible.
The drawings were taken from living plants, the engravings were most of them done under the author's inspection
and the plates have been carefully coloured from the original drawings" [from the preface]

Sheet size: varies somewhat, but approximately 10.5 x 16 inches (26.7 x 40.6 cm)

Plate XCV

CLINOPODIUM aegyptiacum
Egyptian Field Basil

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller
R. Lancake, del.
J.S. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper, no visible watermark—
probably 1805 edition]

$349.95

Plate XCIX

COLUTEA frutescens
Scarlet Bladder-Senna

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller
R. Lancake, del.
J.S. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper, no visible watermark—
probably 1805 edition]

Mild foxing at top

$349.95

Plate C

COLUTEA Pocockii
Pocock's Bladder-Senna

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller
R. Lancake, del.
J.S. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper with 1794 J Whatman watermark]

Mild rumpling in margins outside of plate mark

$349.95

Plate CV

CORONA IMPERIALIS, flore pulchre luteo

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller August 24, 1756
R. Lancake, del.
J.S. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper with crown/fleur-de-lis LVG watermark]

Lightly age-toned, stain in right margin outside of plate mark

$349.95

Plate CVIII

CRASSULA perfoliata
Perfoliate Crassula

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller
R. Lancake, del.
J.S. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper with 1794 J Whatman watermark]

Mild rumpling in margins outside of plate mark

Plate CX

CRINUM folius Carinatis

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller Sept 28, 1756
R. Lancake, del.
J.S. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper with LV watermark]

Mild age toning and minor spotting outside of plate mark

$349.95

Plate CXII

CUCUBALUS bacciferus
Berry bearing Campion

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller
R. Lancake, del.
J.S. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper, no visible watermark—
probably 1805 edition]

Extremely mild foxing at top

$349.95

Plate CXXIV

Fig. 1: DIOSMA folius linearibus glabris adcutis Fig. 2: DIOSMA, folius linearibus lanceolatis subtis convexis...

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller Oct 24, 1756
R. Lancake, del.
J.S. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper with crown/fleur-de-lis/LVG watermark]

Some image ghosting/transfer

$349.95

Plate CXXV

DIERVILLA Acadiensis fruticosa flore luteo

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller Nov 30, 1756
R. Lancake, del.
J.S. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper with J Buttanshaw watermark]

Mild soiling in margin outside of plate mark

$349.95

Plate CXXV

Fig. 1: DIOSMA rubra, Red-flowered Diosma
Fig. 2: DIOSMA ericoides, Sweet-Scented Diosma

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller
R. Lancake, del.
J.S. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper, no visible watermark—
probably 1805 edition]

Mild soiling in margin

$349.95

Plate CXXVI

DIOSPYROS Lotus, European Date-Plum

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller
R. Lancake, del.
J.S. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper with 1794 J Whatman watermark]

$349.95

Plate CXXVII

DODARTIA orientalis, Oriental Dodartia

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller
R. Lancake, del.
J.S. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper, no visible watermark—
probably 1805 edition]

$349.95

Plate CXXVIII

DORONICUM Pardalianches, Great Leopard's Bane

Mounted/Framed size: 14.375 x 19.375 inches, solid oak frame
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller
R. Lancake, del.
J.S. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper with 1794 J Whatman watermark]

Please excuse flash reflection in photo.
Note: additional shipping to be assessed after checkout for this framed piece, or please enquire prior to purchase for a shipping estimate to your location.

$495.95

Plate CXXIX

DRACOCEPHALUM canescens, Hoary Dragon's-head or Moldavian Baum

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller
R. Lancake, del.
J.S. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper, no visible watermark—
probably 1805 edition]

$349.95

Plate CXXX

ECHINOPS Ritro, Small Globe Thistle

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller
R. Lancake, del.
J.S. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper with 1794 J Whatman watermark]

Light foxing

$349.95

Plate CXXXII

Fig. 1: CORONILLA Emerus, Great Scorpion Senna Fig. 2: CORONILLA Emerus B, Small Scorpion Senna

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller
R. Lancake, del.
J.S. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper, no visible watermark—
probably 1805 edition]

Very faint, minor foxing

$349.95

Plate CXXXIII

EPIMEDIUM alpinum
Barrenwort

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller
R. Lancake, del.
J. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper with 1794 J Whatman watermark]

$349.95

Plate CXXXIV

ZYGOPHYLLUM Fabago
Common Bean Caper

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller
R. Lancake, del.
J.S. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper with no visible watermark—probably 1805 edition]

$349.95

Plate CXXXV

ATHANASIA maritima
Sea Athanasia or Cudweed

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller
R. Lancake, del.
J. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper with 1794 J Whatman watermark]

Some foxing

$349.95

Plate CXXXVI

Fig. 1: FUMARIA lutea, Yellow Fumitory Fig. 2: FUMARIA officinalis, Common Fumitory

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller
R. Lancake, del.
J. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper with 1794 J Whatman watermark]

$349.95

Plate CXXXVII

GALEGA

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller Jan 30, 1757
R. Lancake, del.
J. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper with crown/fleur-de-lis/LVG watermark]

Soft crease at bottom, likely not very noticeable once mounted/matted

$349.95

Plate CXXXVII [B]

GALEGA officinalis
Officinal Galega or Goat's-Rue

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller
R. Lancake, del.
J.S. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper with no visible watermark—probably 1805 edition]

$349.95

Plate CXLIV

HELIOTROPIUM peruvianum
Peruvian Turnsole or Heliotrope

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller
R. Lancake, del.
J.S. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper with no visible watermark—probably 1805 edition]

Light foxing at bottom

$349.95

Plate CLVIII

LAMIUM Orvala
Baum-leaved Archangel

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller
R. Lancake, del.
J. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper with no visible watermark—probably 1805 edition]

Light foxing at top left

$349.95

Plate CLXII

Fig. 1: PHLOMIS Leonitis, Dwarf Shrubby Phlomis Fig. 2: LIGUSTRUM vulgare, Common Privet

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller
R. Lancake, del.
J. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper with 1794 J Whatman watermark]

A few very faint fox marks

$349.95

Plate CLXXVII

Fig. 1: MESEMBRYANTHEMUM folius subriquetris scabris, corrolis bicoloribus
Fig. 2: MESEMBRYANTHEMUM Subracaute, folius ciliato dentatis

Sheet size (approx.): 10.25 x 17 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.5 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller July 28, 1757
G. D. Ehret, del.
I. Miller, sculp.
[chain-laid paper with "IA: watermark]

very light foxing in margin

$349.95

Plate CLXXXI

Fig. 1: MALPIGHIA urens, Stringing Barbadoes Cherry
Fig. 2: MALPIGHIA glabra, Smooth-leaved Barbadoes Cherry

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller
J. Miller, del et sculp.
[laid paper, watermark not visible, but 1794 or 1805 issue]

Unobtrusive natural horizontal paper wrinkle

$349.95

Plate CLXXXIII

Fig. 1: MONARDA didyma, Scarlet Monarda Fig. 2: MONARDA fistulosa, Purple Monarda

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller
J. Miller, del et sculp.
[laid paper with 1794 J Whatman watermark]

$349.95

Plate CXCV

Fig. 1: OXALIS scapo umbelliefero
Fig. 2: OXALIS scapo unifloro

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller November 30, 1757
R. Lancake, delin
J. Miller, sculp.
[chain-laid paper with JW watermark]

typical age browning at top edge

$349.95

Plate CCII [A]

PHLOMIS folius oblongo-cordatis

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller December 23, 1757
R. Lancake, delin
J. Miller, sculp.
[chain-laid paper with crown/fleur-de-lis watermark]

A couple of unobtrusive spots

$349.95

Plate CCII [B]

PHLOMIS ITALICA, Blunt-leaved purple Phlomis

Sheet size (approx.): 10.125 x 14.5 inches
Size to plate mark (approx.): 8.25 x 13.25 inches

Published according to the Act of Parliament
by P. Miller
R. Lancake, delin
J. Miller, sculp.
[laid paper with 1794 JWhatman watermark]

Extremely light foxing; light plate rub on right side plate mark

$349.95

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