William Curtis began publication of the Botanical Magazine in February 1787. Curtis edited the first 13 volumes. After his death, the publication continued under the editors: John Simms (1800-1826), William Jackson Hooker (1827-1865) and Joseph Dalton Hooker (1865-1904). The plates were engraved and hand-colored by many artists: Sydenham Edwards, William Graves, James Sowerby, John Curtis, William Jackson Hooker, W.H. Fitch, Matilda Smith, Lillian Snelling and Stella Rose Craig. The plates are known for their detail and delicate coloring. To see pictures from the inside click on the picture of the book.

Curtis's Botanical Magazine - Volume 5 and 6 of the first series bound in one book. 72 hand colored plates numbered 1682 through 1770. Title page dated 1792.

Curtis's Botanical Magazine - Volume 7 and 8 of the first series bound in one book. 72 hand colored plates numbered 1682 through 1770. Title page dated 1794.