Vintage Set of Two Dr Robert John Thornton Botanical Prints, the Tulips & the Pontic Rhododendron

Pair of Dr. Thornton vintage botanical prints, framed. 1940 Limited Editions by Arnold Arboretum, Boston, Massachusetts, representing “Images from the Arnold Arboretum’s very rare copy of the 1812 quatro edition of Dr. James Thornton’s “The Temple of Flora”, published by the Arboretum in cooperation with Haggard & Co. NYC”.

Set of Two (2) Gorgeous Dr. Thornton Vintage Botanical Prints under glass in Vintage Matched Gilt Gold Wood Frames, 1940 Limited Edition by Arnold Arboretum, Boston, Massachusets: “Images from the Arnold Arboretum’s very rare copy of the 1812 quatro edition of Dr. James Thornton’s “The Temple of Flora” were published by the Arboretum in cooperation with Haggard & Company, and were used as an inducement to join the Friends of the Arnold Arboretum. This original printing was done on good paper and was printed with care and detail with attention to color. The “Temple of Flora” prints are noted for their romantic depictions of plants and landscapes, indicative of larger stylistic trends within landscape design and horticulture at the end of the 18th Century.
Each framed print is in overall Good Condition with gorgeous vivid colors.
1.)The Tulips: image: 17″ x 14″; plate impression: 19.5″ x 15″; with frame: 21″ x 25″; Image is in good condition; minor age spotting on margin & minor discoloration; Captioned: “Beinagle pinx”; “Earlom sculp.”; “Tulips”, “London, Published May 1, 1798 by Dr. Thornton”, & “(c) Haggard & Co. N.Y.C.”; “Courtesy, Arnold Arboretum, Boston”; Quality gilt gold wood frame in good condition, some minor gilt loss & surface wear patination -please see photos;
2.) The Pontic Rhododendron: image: 17″ x 13″; plate impression: 19″ x 14″; with frame: 25″ x 21″; Image in excellent condition; light beige aging in margin & minor water stain discoloration age spotting in bottom margin border – please see photo’s; Captioned: “Henderson del”; “Caldwall sculp.”; “The Pontic Rhododendron”, “London, Published by Dr. Thornton, Decr. 1, 1802” & “(c) Haggard & Co., N.Y.C.”; Courtesy, Arnold Arboretum, Boston” Quality gilt gold wood frame in good condition, some slight gilt loss & surface wear patination -please see photos.