I. Symphijtum maius flore purpureo. II. Symphijtum maius flore rubro. III. Symphijtum flore pallido.

Article ID DP1008

Title

I. Symphijtum maius flore purpureo. II. Symphijtum maius flore rubro. III. Symphijtum flore pallido.

Splendid depictions of three different species of comfrey (Symphytum officinale). Reverse Octavus Ordo, fol. 6. The first edition of the magnificent work Hortus Eystettensis was published in 1613, produced by the pharmacist, botanist, collector, engraver and publisher Basilius Besler from Nuremberg - 400th anniversary of the first edition!

Year

ca. 1640

Artist

Besler

Place of Publication Eichstätt/Nuremberg
Dimensions (cm)47 x 39 cm
ConditionLeft margin, minor restoration
Coloringoriginal colored
TechniqueCopper print

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91.50 €

( A reproduction can be ordered individually on request. )