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I. Squammata seu dentara maior. II. Denscanis flore albo. III. Denscanis flore rubro, IV. Pulmonaria maculosa. V. Primula veris.

Artist:

BESLER, Basilius

Title:

I. Squammata seu dentara maior. II. Denscanis flore albo. III. Denscanis flore rubro, IV. Pulmonaria maculosa. V. Primula veris.

Stock Code:

5045

Method:

Copper engraving

Colouring:

Later colour

Series:

Hortus Eystettensis

Edition:

First edition

Size: (W x H):

39.5cm x 49cm

15½ inches x 19½ inches

Date:

1613

Price:

£1250

A beautiful print showing five spring flowers. One of a collection of botanicals from Basilius Besler’s Hortus Eystettensis. Besler was a Nuremburg apothecary in charge of the elaborate garden of the Bishop Prince of Eisenstatt. The plates, illustrating more than a thousand flowers were arranged according to the seasons. When the book was published in 1613, it was the largest book ever printed.

Excellent condition. Large margins. Repair to closed tear on lower margin. A crisp clear impression.ine wash mount. Mounted size: 61.5 x 72cm.

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