Botany Besler, Basilius Christ's thorn. I. Paliurus. II. colchicum autumnale rubello flore. III. colchicum autumnale albo. Coloured copperplate engraving from "Hortus Eystettensis". Eichstätt and Nuremberg 1613, 1640, 1713. plate size c. 48 x 40 cm (54 x 43 cm). Brilliant impression in rich colouring. - Verso with text. - Minimally browned in the margins and with tiny stains in places. Botany. - Coloured engraving from the Basilius Besler Hortus Eystettensis. This lot is taxed. A premium of 24.95% will be added to the hammer price and 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) to the final invoice amount in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.