Antique Mycology Print of the Lactifluus Volemus by Fries, c.1860

Reference
BG-11854-3
Maker
Elias Magnus Fries
Date
1860
Region
World
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
28.0 x 38.0 cm (11.0 x 15.0 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 140

Antique mycology print titled 'Lactarius Volemus'. Old print of the lactifluus volemus. Lactifluus volemus, formerly known as Lactarius volemus, is a species of fungus in the family Russulaceae. It is widely distributed in the northern hemisphere, in temperate regions of Europe, North America and Asia as well as some subtropical and tropical regions of Central America and Asia. 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: 33 x 24 cm.

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