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Besler – “Caryophyllus Indicusflore” First edition 1613 – GWA305

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Prints from the first edition of Hortus Estettensis by Basil Besler<. Basil Besler (1561-1629) was a Nuremberg apothecary who had as his patron the Prince Bishop of Eicstatt (near Nuremberg). While in charge of the bishop’s elaborate gardens, Besler, with the financial support of his patron, undertook his great project of botanical illustration, “Hortus Eystettensis” (Garden of Eicstatt). Off and on for sixteen years he created drawings which, with the help of six skilled engravers, were turned into two large folio volumes of 374 plates, illustrating more than one thousand flowers. The prints were arranged by seasons, with the plants shown whole and life size. The first edition of Hortus Eysttensis was published in 1613. Besler’s monumental florilegium invites the use of superlatives when describing it. It was the most comprehensive as well as the largest early work of its kind. It is also one of the most delightfully drawn and visually impressive every made. Each plate is wonderfully designed with the rhythmic pattern of the roots and stems, as well as the calligraphic invention of the lettering fully developed. These are truly joyous prints from one of the most outstanding works of botanical illustration of all time. Copper engravings with expert hand colouring. Some with typical text showing through and minor spots. Very good condition. First edition 1613

Basil Besler – “Horminum” – 1613 – CGW134484/4

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“Horminum” Prints by Basil Besler, from Hortus Eystettensis. Engravings with expert hand colouring. Some with typical text showing through and minor spots. Very good condition.

First Edition. 1613

58 cm x 46 cm unframed

Besler -‘ Syringa Flora Lacteo’

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Besler -‘ Syringa flora lacteo’

First Edition, Elcstatt’s Folio 1613.

Engravings with expert hand colouring.

Some with typical text showing through and minor spots.

Very good condition.

1613

Draakestein – ‘Mudela-nila-hummatu’ – 1686

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‘Mudela-nila-hummatu’

Hortus Indicus Malabaricus

Hendrik Draakestein

The first complete flora from the East Indies. A very fine example of hand coloured copper engraving.

Amsterdam

1686

Draakestein – ‘Pal-modecca’ – 1686

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‘Pal-modecca’

Hortus Indicus Malabaricus

Hendrik Draakestein

The first complete flora from the East Indies. A very fine example of hand coloured copper engraving.

Amsterdam

1686

Draakestein – ‘Paeru’ – 1686

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‘Paeru’

Hortus Indicus Malabaricus

Hendrik Draakestein

The first complete flora from the East Indies. A very fine example of hand coloured copper engraving.

Amsterdam

1686

Draakestein – ‘Carim-gola’ – 1686

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‘Carim-gola’ Hortus Indicus Malabaricus

Hendrik Draakestein

The first complete flora from the East Indies. A very fine example of hand coloured copper engraving.

Amsterdam

1686

Besler – ‘Lilium purpureum maws Dodenei’

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Besler – ‘Lilium purpureum maws Dodenei’

Prints by Basil Besler, from Hortus Eystettensis.

Engravings with expert hand colouring.

Some with typical text showing through and minor spots.

Very good condition.

First Edition. 1613

53 cm x 43 cm unframed

Framed: 89 cm x 74 cm

Besler – “Acoruscumfuoiulo” – First edition 1613

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Stock CGW134470-19.2

“Acoruscumfuoiulo”

Prints by Basil Besler, from Hortus Eystettensis.

First edition, Elcstatt’s folio 1613, and third edtion 1713. Engravings with expert hand, colouring. Some with typical text showing through and minor spots. Very good condition.

1613

Draakestein – ‘Kaida’ (F4) – 1686

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Hortus Indicus Malabaricus

Hendrik Draakestein

‘Kaida’
The first complete flora from the East Indies. A very fine example of hand coloured copper engraving.

Amsterdam

1686

62 cm x 75 cm

Donated to the Xavier “Hearts on Fire” Ball 2014
CGW381539-6

Draakestein – ‘Schem-pariti’ (46) – 1686

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Hortus Indicus Malabaricus

Hendrik Draakestein

The first complete flora from the east Indies. A very fine example of hand coloured copper engraving.

Amsterdam

1686

64 cm x 72 cm

Basil Besler – “Eryngium” – 1713 – CGW134484/3

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“Eryngium”

Prints by Basil Besler, from Hortus Eystettensis.

Engravings with expert hand, colouring. Some with typical text showing through and minor spots. Very good condition.

Third Edition

Paxton – 1840

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Stock CGW134473-2-12

Joseph Paxton

Magazine & Botany 1840

Hand coloured botanicals

Three – Brunonia Australis – Epacris Impressa – Mirbelia Floribunda

30 cm x 23 cm