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1943 Parasol And Milk Cap Mushrooms - Original Vintage Print By Ellenby - Edible Fungi Scientific Natural History Mycology - 4.5 x 6.5 in
Vintage botanical illustrations depicting edible mushroom species with detailed gill structures and growth stages. From Edible Fungi by John Ramsbottom (Keeper of Botany), published 1943, with colour plates by Rose Ellenby. Page measures 4.5 × 6.5 in.
Double-sided print featuring Lepiota procera in brown tones on one side and Lactarius deliciosus (delicious milk cap, saffron milk cap, or red pine mushroom) in vibrant orange on reverse. Chromolithograph process with fine detail showing cap patterns, stems, and moss habitat.
Great for mycology enthusiasts, foraging educators, kitchen decor, and natural history collectors.
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- Genuine, ORIGINAL print (never a reprint, reproduction, or copy).
- Sold Unframed.
- Copyright remains with Seller. No reproduction allowed.
**Condition** Good, consistent with age.
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- Rest of world: 7–21 days
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About This Print
This original botanical print dates from the Mid 20th Century (1940s). Vintage prints capture the aesthetic sensibilities of their era with distinctive artistic styles.
Each print from Forest Hill Arts House is carefully inspected for condition and authenticity. We provide detailed provenance information and ship with protective packaging to ensure your print arrives in excellent condition.
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