Veronica spicata, latifolia
by BONELLI, Giorgio
- Used
- Condition
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- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
Rome: Sumptibus Bouchard et Gravier. Botanical print. Copper engraving with hand coloring. Plate 48. Image measures 14 1/4" x 8 3/4"<br/> <br/> Richly colored illustration of a veronica spicata plant (spiked speedwell), published in Giorgio Bonelli's Hortus Romanus, known as one of the most significant Italian contributions to 18th century botanical printmaking. This rare botanical masterpiece was published from 1772-1793 in an original set of eight volumes. The bold hand-coloring of the images, and in particular their color borders, makes these images stand out as beautiful exemplars of Italian engraving in the 18th century. Tape residue in the corners but not near the image.<br> <br> Giorgio Bonelli (1742-1782) was an Italian physician and doctor. This background likely led to his interest in botanicals and his publication of the first volume of Hortus Romanus, which was expanded and republished over the next 20 years.<br/> <br/>
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- Bookseller
- Argosy Book Store (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 313531
- Title
- Veronica spicata, latifolia
- Author
- BONELLI, Giorgio
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Sumptibus Bouchard et Gravier
- Place of Publication
- Rome
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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New York, New York
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- Plate
- Full page illustration or photograph. Plates are printed separately from the text of the book, and bound in at production. I.e.,...