Re: Spuria Iris Engraving

From: John I Jones <jijones@ix.netcom.com>

Glenn Simmons wrote:
> 
> I told you what I have in mind for the Spuria engraving you posted.  I
> have tried blowing up your JPEG so I can read the writing at the bottom
> but I loose all resolution and cannot read it.  Would you please send to
> me what is written on the bottom edge of your engraving?


My apologies Glenn, I got really busy at work and missed replying to your request.

It says:

"Publish'd by W. Curtis Botanic Garden, Lambeth Marsh"

I have a bunch of others that you might be equally interested in. Do you want
me to send some of them to you?





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