About this title: A magnificent pictorial document of the flowers grown in the greatest German garden of its time, the "Book of Plants" is in a class of its own when it comes to the variety and range of flowers engraved. Working under Basilius Besler, a team of at least ten engravers worked on this massive project, translating in situ and specimen drawings faithfully to copper plates. Nearly four hundred years old, the book has survived through the gardens did not; they were destroyed by invading Swedish troops in 1634. However, in 1998 a reconstruction of the original garden opened to the public in Eichstatt. ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Taschen, NY
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9783822838099ISBN:3822838098
Description: Illustrated. Near Fine in Near Fine Unclipped jacket. A New England Independant Bookstore Since 1974. A bright, tight edition. Dj is uncut; lightly rubbed along edges; clean & colorful. Text is unmarked; firmly bound; boards have slight bumps along edges. read more
Description: Very Good. Folio in very good dust jacket. This oversized book will require extra for shipping out of the U.S. or priority mail. Please contact A Cappella books for details. read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using DHL or Royal Mail international mail WITH TRACKING NUMBER. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). read more
Description: Good. 3822838098 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Description: Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. TASCHEN's 25th anniversary-Special edition! New design, new low price! The most famous botanical record ever committed to paper: Basilius Besler's complete Book of Plants of 1613 A magnificent pictorial document of the flowers grown in the greatest German garden of its time, the Book of Plants is in a class of its own when it comes to the variety ... read more
Description: New in new dust jacket. Book in Fairly New condition. Ships via Regular Mail/ FedEx Courier, Please allow 5 to 6 business days for delivery. read more
Description: New. 3822838098 Absolutely Brand New. No marks and in pristine condition. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly shipped from our UK warehouse using Royal Mail International Priority mail. Heavier or more expensive books are shipped with a TRACKING NUMBER. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). read more
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