VENTENAT Étienne-Pierre

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VENTENAT Étienne-Pierre
Garden of Malmaison. Paris, Crapelet et l'auteur, 1803-1804. 2 vol. in-folio, 36 x 55,5cm, [3] +60 ff., 60 pl. & [2] +60 (numbered 61-120) + [2] ff., 60 pl., period binding in green chagrin spine decorated with gilt faux-nerve, entirely untrimmed, modern imitation cases. "The great opus of Redouté... Among the most important monuments of botanical illustration ever to be published" (Stafleu. Redoutéana; p.21). Unique edition of this magnificent album complete with 120 plates engraved after Redouté and printed in colors by hand. Nice copy. Usual small brown spots and foxing. Bindings restored (spines rebacked with important tears, modern corners, boards rubbed).
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