Basilius Besler “Hyacinthus Candidissimus Pleno Flore” From the Rare Book of Hand Colored Engravings “Hortus Eystettensis,” Likely Published in 1640

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    The Golden Rabbit

    Lewisburg, WV

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    Description

    In 1600 the Prince-Bishop of Eichstätt in Bavaria commissioned Baselius Besler (1561-1629,) an apothecary and botanist, to create a codex … Read more

    Dimensions
    19.5ʺW × 1.25ʺD × 28.25ʺH
    Styles
    Illustration
    Italian
    Frame Type
    Framed
    Art Subjects
    Botanic
    Period
    17th Century
    Country of Origin
    Germany
    Item Type
    Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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    Materials
    Engraving
    Condition
    Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
    Color
    Green
    Condition Notes
    This hand colored copper engraving is in excellent overall condition with wide margins and minor imperfections consistent with age and … more

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