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Pair Of Hand Colored Engravings Of Citrus By Giovanni Baptista Ferrari

Offered by: David Neligan Antiques

Description
From "Hesperides sive de Malorum Aureorum Cultura et Usu Libri Quatuor", published in 1646. Cassiano dal Pozzo, a friend and scholar on citrus led to the publication. Ferrari was the first scientist to provide complete descriptions of limes, lemons and pomegranates and prescribed them to protect against scurvy. Two plates on laid paper hand colored and framed.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Materials:	Giltwood,Glass,Paper
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Other
Incollect Reference #:	798401

Dimensions

W.	14.63 in;	H.	19 in;	D.	0.75 in;
W.	37.16 cm;	H.	48.26 cm;	D.	1.91 cm;

Message from Seller:

David Neligan Antiques, located in Essex, Massachusetts, offers a large inventory of period English and Continental furniture and decorative arts. With over 35 years of experience and a background in both appraisal and auctioneering, David is a trusted expert in the field; contact him at 978.768.3910 or via email at david@davidneliganantiques.com.