Historical Bibliography Updated: June 16, 2026
A flora of North America. Illustrated by coloured figures, drawn from nature. 3 vols.
Publication Details
Philadelphia: M. Carey & Sons, 1820 CE–1824 CE.
This work represents the first successful use of stipple engravings for the reproduction of images in a book published in the United States. 29 of the 106 hand-colored plates were engraved by Cornelius Tiebout (1773-1832) considered the first truly skilled engraver born in the U.S.
Digital facsimile from Biodiversity Heritage Library at this link.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #12471 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/14704 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | a-flora-of-north-america-illustrated-by-coloured-figures-drawn-from-nature-3-vols |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Philadelphia