Besler, Basilius (1561-1629) Caryophyllus Sylvestris

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Besler, Basilius (1561-1629) Caryophyllus Sylvestris. [from] Hortus Eystettensis, 1613.
Copper-plate engraving of three examples of carnations (dianthus caryophyllus) in pink, red, and white; printed on laid paper, hand-colored, with letterpress text on the verso, the sheet lightly toned, some darkening along the edges, 21 1/4 x 17 3/4 in.
[and] Besler, Basilius (1561-1629) Stramonia, Halimus, and Botris Dracontiae Major [from] Hortus Eystettensis, 1613.
Copper-plate engraving of Jimson weed (Datura stramonium),Mediterranean saltbush (Atriplex halimus),and a seed head of Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum, aka Brown Dragon) printed on laid paper, hand-colored, with letterpress text on the verso, the sheet lightly toned, some darkening along the edges, 21 1/4 x 17 3/4 in.
Estimate $500-700


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