Lot 323 , Basilius Besler (German, 1561-1629), Geranium Sanguinarium, Geranium Muscatum in odorum, Geranium Sanguinarium maius and Geranium Muscatum odoratum from Hortus Eysettensis, 1613, four hand coloured copper engravings, 49

Basilius Besler (German, 1561-1629)
Geranium Sanguinarium, Geranium Muscatum in odorum, Geranium Sanguinarium maius and Geranium Muscatum odoratum from Hortus Eysettensis, 1613
four hand coloured copper engravings
49 x 41cm
£400-600

Condition:
All in honest condition, some undulation so thought not to be laid down, some light surface creasing scattered amongst them, ground paper a little evenly discoloured with one or two dirt specks, mounted just beyond the plate marks with washline mounts and green painted frames, all of which a little rubbed and one differs in colour.

Sold for £480