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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Thomaea insignis. Ipomee remarquable. Stock ID: 35963 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) number at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, slight foxing mostly in margins, otherwise clean and bright. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Barrois for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics are noted the place of origin of the plant (Coromandel) and date of flowering (July - September). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Delphinium intermedium. Dauphinelle intermediaire. Stock ID: 35964 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Barrois for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics are noted the place of origin of the plant (Pyrenees, Alps) and date of flowering (June, July). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Angelonia Salicarioefolia. Angelonie a feuilles de Salicaire. Stock ID: 35966 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Light spotting in margins, otherwise fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Barrois for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics are noted the place of origin of the plant (American coast) and date of flowering (August, September). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Pulmonaria virginica. Pulmonaire de Virginie. Stock ID: 35967 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Barrois for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics are noted the place of origin of the plant (Virginia) and date of flowering (April). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Sisyrinchium striatum. Bermudienne striee. Stock ID: 35968 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Barrois for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics are noted the country of origin of the plant (Mexico) and date of flowering (summer). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Pitcairnia bracteata. Pitcairne a bractees. Stock ID: 35971 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) number at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, otherwise clean and bright. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Barrois for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics are noted the place of origin of the plant (Antilles) and date of flowering (May, August). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Cactus speciosissimus. Cactier eclatant. Stock ID: 35972 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) number at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, very faint spotting, otherwise clean and bright. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Barrois for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics are noted the place of origin of the plant (Central America) and date of flowering (June, July). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Passiflora racemosa. Grenadille a grappes. [Passion flower]. Stock ID: 35973 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) number at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, otherwise bright and in fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Barrois for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics is noted the date of flowering (May - September). In this image, the flower and stalk are handcolored, the background leaf and plant left uncolored. |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Saxifraga crassifolia. Saxifrage a feuilles charnues. Stock ID: 35974 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) number at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Barrois for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics are noted the date of flowering (March) and the place of origin (Siberia). In this image, the flower and stalk are handcolored, the background leaf and plant left uncolored. |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Polyanthes tuberosa. Tubereuse des Indes. Stock ID: 35996 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) number at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, a few spots in margins, otherwise bright and in fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Barrois for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics is noted the country of origin of the plant (India) and the date of flowering (July - August). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Robinia hispida. Robinier hispide. Stock ID: 36002 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) number at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, barely visible faded area in top margin touching plate mark, otherwise bright and in fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Barrois for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics is noted the place of origin of the plant (Carolinas) and the date of flowering (May - June). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Phlomis Leonurus. Phlomide queue de Lion. 1 Corolle. 2 Ovaire et Style. Stock ID: 36003 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) number at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, otherwise bright and in fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Barrois for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics is noted the place of origin of the plant (the Cape) and the date of flowering (September - November). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Sowerbea juncea. Sowerbee joneiforme. [Rush lily]. Stock ID: 36006 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) number at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, otherwise bright and in fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Barrois for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics is noted the country of origin of the plant (Australia) and the date of flowering (April - July). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Chelone campanulata. Galane campanulee. Stock ID: 36008 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) number at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, otherwise bright and in fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Barrois for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics is noted the country of origin of the plant (Mexico) and the date of flowering (July - September). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Begonia discolor. Begone discolore. Stock ID: 36009 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) number at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, otherwise bright and in fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Barrois for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics is noted the country of origin of the plant (China) and the date of flowering (May - September). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Caladium bicolor. Caladion bicolore. Stock ID: 36011 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) number at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, a few small spots in margins, otherwise bright and in fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Barrois for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics is noted the country of origin of the plant (Brazil) and the date of flowering (June - July). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Ebenus Cretica. Ebene de Crete. Stock ID: 36012 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) number at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, otherwise bright and in fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Barrois for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics is noted the country of origin of the plant (Crete) and the date of flowering (July - August). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Aquilegia canadensis. Ancolie du Canada. Stock ID: 36015 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) number at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, otherwise bright and in fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Barrois for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics is noted the country of origin of the plant (Canada) and the date of flowering (April). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Alpinia nutans. Alpinie pendante. Globba nutans. Stock ID: 36016 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) number at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, very light spotting, mostly in margins, otherwise bright and in fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Barrois for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics is noted the country of origin of the plant (India) and the date of flowering (summer). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Justicia bicolor. Carmantine bicolore. Stock ID: 36017 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) number at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, otherwise bright and in fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Barrois for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics is noted the country of origin of the plant (Jamaica) and the date of flowering (May - August). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Primula elatior, Var. Primevere elevee. Stock ID: 36018 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) number at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, otherwise bright and in fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Barrois for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics is noted the country of origin of the plant (France) and the date of flowering (April). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Galaxia iscioeflora. Galaxie a fleurs d'lxie. Stock ID: 36019 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) number at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, slight spotting in margins, 2 short tears to right edge, well outside of image, otherwise bright and in fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Barrois for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics is noted the place of origin of the plant (the Cape) and the date of flowering (April - May). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Heliotropium grandiflorum. Heliotrope a grandes fleurs. Stock ID: 36026 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Very light spotting in margins, otherwise bright and in fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Goulet for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics is noted the place of origin of the plant (Peru) and the date of flowering (all year). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Nerium Oleander. Nerion Laurier rose. Stock ID: 36027 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) numbers at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, otherwise bright and in fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Goulet for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics is noted the place of origin of the plant (middle Europe) and the date of flowering (summer). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Mesembrianthemum spectabile. Ficoide a grandes fleurs. Stock ID: 36028 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) numbers at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, otherwise bright and in fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Goulet for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics is noted the place of origin of the plant (the Cape) and the date of flowering (May - July). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Crythrina fulgens. Erythrine brillante. Stock ID: 36029 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) numbers at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, faded spot in upper left corner extending a bit into plate area, light soling in margins, otherwise bright and in fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Goulet for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics is noted the place of origin of the plant (Central America) and the date of flowering (July). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Mesembrianthemum denticulatum. Haworth. Ficoide denticule. Stock ID: 36030 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) numbers at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, otherwise bright and in fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Maria Gabr. Coignet for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics is noted the place of origin of the plant (the Cape) and the date of flowering (summer). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Calycanthus fertilis. Calycanthe fertile. Stock ID: 36031 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) numbers at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, otherwise bright and in fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics is noted the place of origin of the plant (the Carolinas) and the date of flowering (May - June). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Passiflora pedata. Grenadille pedalee. Stock ID: 36032 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) numbers at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, otherwise bright and in fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Le Jeune for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics is noted the place of origin of the plant (Antilles) and the date of flowering (July - October). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Syringa vulgaris. Lilas Cummun. [Lilac]. Stock ID: 36020 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) number at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, otherwise bright and in fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Barrois for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics is noted the place of origin of the plant (eastern Persia) and at lower right the date of flowering (April - May). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Plumeria alba. Franchipanier blanc. Stock ID: 36010 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) number at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, otherwise bright and in fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Barrois for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics is noted the place of origin of the plant (Antilles) and the date of flowering (July, August). |
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Bessa, Pancrace (illus). Albuca minor. Albuca jaunatre. Stock ID: 36013 Paris. 1836. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image 7 x 4 1/2 inches (plus text area) on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Pencilled (plate?) number at upper right of sheet outside plate mark, light spotting in margins, otherwise bright and in fine condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by Barrois for "Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs, et Manufacturiers . . . d'apres les Dessins de Bessa". At lower left in tiny italics is noted the place of origin of the plant (Cape) and the date of flowering (spring). |
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APPLE)
Bessa, P. (illus). Jarry (engraved by). Malus coronaria. Pommier odorant. Malus Dioica. Pommier Dioique. Stock ID: 44001 Paris. Ca. 1801- 1819. Stipple engraving printed in color with added hand color, plate 12 x 9 inches on sheet 16 x 10 inches. A couple of light foxing spots, scarcely visible. Very good condition. An exquisite image of a crabapple branch with fruit and botanical details by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century. This fine example of botanical art was published in "Traite des Arbres et Arbustes que l'on cultive en france en pleine terre. Seconde edition 'nouveau Duhamel' considerablement augmentee" (Dunthorne 243) which documented trees and shrubs cultivated in France. This is plate 44 from Volume 6. |
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PALM DATES)
Bessa, P. (illus). Mlle. Janinet (engraved by). Untitled botanical print of dates. Stock ID: 44008 Paris. Ca. 1801- 1819. Stipple engraving printed in color with added hand color, plate 12 x 9 inches on sheet 16 x 10 inches. A few very faint foxing marks, scarcely noticeable. Very good condition. An exquisite botanical image by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century. This fine example of botanical art was published in "Traite des Arbres et Arbustes que l'on cultive en france en pleine terre. Seconde edition 'nouveau Duhamel' considerablement augmentee" (Dunthorne 243) which documented trees and shrubs cultivated in France. This is plate 2 from Volume 4. At the lower left it is noted that the image was drawn by Bessa after original sketches made in Egypt by the younger Redoute (Henri-Joseph Redoute). |
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PEARS)
Bessa, P. (illus). Gabriel (engraved by). Pyrus communis. Poirier commun. Stock ID: 44007 Paris. Ca. 1801- 1819. Stipple engraving printed in color with added hand color, plate 12 x 9 inches on sheet 16 x 10 inches. A few faint fox marks, scarcely noticeable. Very good condition. An exquisite example of French botanical art at its high point in the early nineteenth century, this fine print is by Pancrace Bessa (a contemporary of P.J. Redoute), interpreted in the delicate medium of stipple engraving by Gabriel. It was published in "Traite des Arbres et Arbustes que l'on cultive en france en pleine terre. Seconde edition 'nouveau Duhamel' considerablement augmentee" (Dunthorne 243), a multi volume work documenting trees and shrubs cultivated in France and a showcase for the artistry of P.J. Redoute and Pancrace Bessa. This is plate 62 from Volume 6. |
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PLUMS)
Bessa, P. (illus). Allais (engraved by). Prunus domestica. Prunier domestique. Stock ID: 44002 Paris. Ca. 1801- 1819. Stipple engraving printed in color with added hand color, plate 12 x 9 inches on sheet 16 x 10 inches. Very good condition. An array of plums with their pits depicted by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century. This fine example of botanical art was published in "Traite des Arbres et Arbustes que l'on cultive en france en pleine terre. Seconde edition 'nouveau Duhamel' considerablement augmentee" (Dunthorne 243) which documented trees and shrubs cultivated in France. This is plate 62 from Volume 5. |
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PLUMS)
Bessa, P. (illus). Chailli (engraved by). Prunus domestica. Prunier domestique. Stock ID: 44003 Paris. Ca. 1801- 1819. Stipple engraving printed in color with added hand color, plate 12 x 9 inches on sheet 16 x 10 inches. Very good condition. An array of plums with their pits depicted by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century. This fine example of botanical art was published in "Traite des Arbres et Arbustes que l'on cultive en france en pleine terre. Seconde edition 'nouveau Duhamel' considerablement augmentee" (Dunthorne 243) which documented trees and shrubs cultivated in France. This is plate 58 from Volume 5. |
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PLUMS)
Bessa, P. (illus). Armano (engraved by). Prunus domestica. Prunier domestique. Stock ID: 44004 Paris. Ca. 1801- 1819. Stipple engraving printed in color with added hand color, plate 12 x 9 inches on sheet 16 x 10 inches. A few pinprick sized foxing marks, scarcely noticeable. Very good condition. An array of plums with their pits depicted by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century. This fine example of botanical art was published in "Traite des Arbres et Arbustes que l'on cultive en france en pleine terre. Seconde edition 'nouveau Duhamel' considerablement augmentee" (Dunthorne 243) which documented trees and shrubs cultivated in France. This is plate 56 from Volume 5. |
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PLUMS)
Bessa, P. (illus). Dek (engraved by). Prunus domestica. Prunier domestique. Stock ID: 44005 Paris. Ca. 1801- 1819. Stipple engraving printed in color with added hand color, plate 12 x 9 inches on sheet 16 x 10 inches. A couple of pin sized fox marks in lower margin (outside plate, scarcely noticeable). Very good condition. An exquisite image of plums with fruit and botanical details by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century. This fine example of botanical art was published in "Traite des Arbres et Arbustes que l'on cultive en france en pleine terre. Seconde edition 'nouveau Duhamel' considerablement augmentee" (Dunthorne 243) which documented trees and shrubs cultivated in France. This is plate 55 from Volume 5. |
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PLUMS)
Bessa, P. (illus). Melle. Ingous (engraved by). Prunus domestica. Prunier domestique. Stock ID: 44006 Paris. Ca. 1801- 1819. Stipple engraving printed in color with added hand color, plate 12 x 9 inches on sheet 16 x 10 inches. Very good condition. An array of plums with their pits depicted by Pancrace Bessa, one of France's foremost botanical artists of the 19th century. This fine example of botanical art was published in "Traite des Arbres et Arbustes que l'on cultive en france en pleine terre. Seconde edition 'nouveau Duhamel' considerablement augmentee" (Dunthorne 243) which documented trees and shrubs cultivated in France. This is plate 60 from Volume 5. |
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