The deep-purple Lilac — Drawing, probably for a flower book, by G. L. Fribert (1779-70) — Printed in England

Description

Botanical illustration of a deep purple lilac, with blue-violet flowers and green leaves, accompanied by the printed text 'The deep-purple Lilac.' On the reverse, a postcard sent from England to Paris, with handwritten French text, an American 8 and 10-cent stamp (Eisenhower), a cancellation 'LIVERPOOL 17 JUN 65', and the recipient's address in Paris. The publisher mentioned is the Victoria and Albert Museum.