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This beautiful engraving from 'Figures of the Most Beautiful, Useful and Uncommon Plants described in the Gardener's Dictionary' was published by Philip Miller in London in 1755. It was engraved by T. Jeffreys. Philip Miller (1691-1771) was the chief gardener at the Chelsea Physick Garden in London and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of his extensive knowledge of plants. Plate size: 335 x 215 mm Copper engraving. Very good condition.