Pl. III.

Tulipa Alba cum flammis rubris media (Fig.3), Tulipa fublutea cum flammis rubris, praecox. (Fig.4),

From Vol. 3, Traite Des Plus Belles Fleurs from the Histoire générale des insectes de Surinam et de toute l’Europe, by Maria Sybilla Merian. This volume is now considered the unacknowledged fourth edition of the Theatrum Florae by Daniel Rabel. The text was augmented by P.J. Buchoz and copies of the original title page and text are included.

Dimensions: Imperial Folio, 20 1/2” x 13” overall plate measurement.
Condition: Slightly uneven right and bottom margins from disbinding will mat out, light center crease, light paper toning otherwise excellent condition. Extremely rare.
Printing Type: Copperplate engraving, exquisitely hand-colored, Paris, Desnos, 1771.
References (to earlier edition of Theatrum Florae): Blunt, p.107-108, Hunt, 212, Nissen BBI 1575,  Pritzel 10855.

Note: This image is digitally watermarked, but the electronic watermark does not appear on the actual print. Guaranteed authentic original antique print. Certificate of authenticity available at no extra charge upon request.