Elisabeth Blackwell (c. 1707–1758) is one of the most remarkable figures in the history of botanical illustration — a woman who, against all social conventions of the 18th century, created one of the most influential herbals ever published. Her masterpiece, A Curious Herbal (1737–1739), united scientific precision, artistic sensitivity and an uncommon clarity of composition, making it a foundational work for physicians, apothecaries and lovers of botanical art.
Blackwell, Elisabeth (1707-1758). "Herbarium Blackwellianum ... Centuria V. Ultima [et] Centuria VI.". Published by N. N. Eisenberger in Nuremberg. Printed by Ch. de Lavnoy (heirs), 1765 and J. J. Fleischmann, 1773. Fol. (41) leaves, engraved title, 102 copperplates; (42) leaves, engraved title, 110 copperplates. Orig. leather binding from the time.