Original 1920s hand-colored botanical print of the Gladiolus alatus (aka Turkey-wattle flower) . Appeared in "Flowering Plants of South Africa", a series featuring plants native to South Africa. Series format was patterned after “Curtis’s Botanical Magazine”. Series is unique in that it features a later example of hand-coloring of prints. By the time of publication many color prints were being produced by chromolithography or offset printing. Year: 1920s Country: South Africa Type of print: Hand-colored lithograph Condition: Excellent Dimensions: 7 x 9.5 inches Includes a certificate with additional information, and original page of accompanying text This is an original antique botanical print - not a reproduction. It is in excellent condition with no imperfections. It is carefully packaged in an archival plastic sleeve with backing board, and shipped in a cardboard flat mailer with cardboard insert. Multiple print purchases are combined into a single shipment. We will refund the excess shipping charge paid.