Pair of hand-colored 17th Century engravings by Basilius Besler

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Pair of 17th Century hand-colored copper engravings by Basilius Besler Published in “Hortus Eystettensis” (Garden at Eichstätt) by Basilius Besler, c. 1613. Oned Depicts three types of Carnations: Caryophyllus simplex borten sisversi color, Caryophyllus plenus miniato colore, and Caryophyllus purpureus flore multiplici laciniato The second depicts “Colchicum,” shown in six various species, named and numbered I-VI, from “Hortus Eystettensis,” Image size of both : Height: 19 in; Width: 15.5 in. Frame: 26 ¾” h. x 23 7/8” w.

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