The New Book of Flowers, one of three separate volumes first published between 1675 and 1680, was originally meant as a model and exercise book for the painting classes Merian taught in Nuremberg. Soon it was recognized as one of the finest books of flower engravings. It is the New Book of Flowers that laid the foundation of her magnificent ceuvre.
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The New Book of Flowers, one of three separate volumes first published between 1675 and 1680, was originally meant as a model and exercise book for the painting classes Merian taught in Nuremberg. Soon it was recognized as one of the finest books of flower engravings. It is the New Book of Flowers that laid the foundation of her magnificent ceuvre.
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Near Fine. No Jacket, As Issued. Book 2 VOL. BOX SET. Hard bound in publishers slipcase. No dust jackets as issued. Volume I bound with green boards. Volume II is bound in a 1/2 red cloth over green boards. Text in German and English. Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) was a naturalist and scientific illustrator who studied plants and insects and made detailed paintings about them. Minor shelf wear to publishers slipcase, otherwise fine. [Heavy-Please contact for overseas shipping quote]