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Antique Mycology Print of the Armillaria Mellea by Fries, c.1860

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Antique mycology print titled 'Agaricus (Amillaria) Melleus Vahl'. Armillaria mellea, commonly known as honey fungus, is a basidiomycete fungus in the genus Armillaria. It is a plant pathogen and part of a cryptic species complex of closely related and morphologically similar species. It causes Armillaria root rot in many plant species and produces mushrooms around the base of trees it has infected. This print originates from 'Sveriges ätliga och giftiga svampar tecknade efter naturen'. Published in Stockholm, circa 1860. Artists and Engravers: Elias Magnus Fries (15 August 1794 – 8 February 1878) was a Swedish mycologist and botanist. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Minor defects, please study image carefully. Date: c.1860 Overall size: 38 x 28 cm. Image size: 30 x 20 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1860
  • Condition:
    Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Minor defects, please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-11854-121stDibs: LU3054329259942
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