Mark Catesby (English, 1683-1749), "Mountain Laurel". Plate 98 from Catesby's "The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands", uncertain edition. Hand-colored engraving. Hinged to backing board with 22.5 x 18.5" mat. Ex-library stamp from the Newton Free Library in Newton, Massachussetts at lower right, partially in the plate; some foxing and soiling throughout; water damage at upper left.
