Liber Naturae; or, A Collection of Prints from the Drawings of Thomas Girtin
Reference: Neill & Son, 1883
Neill & Son, Liber Naturae; or, A Collection of Prints from the Drawings of Thomas Girtin, Haddington and London, 1883
The label on the portfolio reads: 'Girtin's Liber Naturae, A Set of 12 Plates, from the Drawings of Thomas Girtin, and Portrait of Girtin, after Opie, All Engraved in Mezzotint by S. W. Reynolds, about 1823-24. Artist's Proofs on India Paper (only 100 Printed) 8 Guineas. Proofs on Plate Paper (Do) 5 Guineas. Plates Destroyed. Each Portfolio Contains an Impression from a Destroyed Plate. Published by Neill & Son, Haddington, N.B. London; The Fine Art Society.'
In addition, three extra prints were sold at a price of £1 11s 6d.