Capendu, Plate XIII, from "Traite des Arbres Fruitiers"
Duhamel Du Monceau, Henri Louis
From Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints, ABAA, Garrison, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 17 September 1998
From Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints, ABAA, Garrison, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 17 September 1998
About this Item
Original copper engraved plate of small Capendu apple with later hand color, from Duhamel Du Monceau's important 18th century fruit book. Only 1000 copies of the work were published. The artists include Aubriet, Basseport and Le Berriays. Bright, strong impressions. Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceau (1700-1782) was one of the most important French writers on fruit, plant physiology and agriculture, and "in this field he was one of the outstanding botanists of the eighteenth century" (Raphael). Image size 8.25 x 10", Paper size 9 7/8 x 13", printed on laid paper, fruit is deep red with some lighter spots, white flesh. Page toned evenly. Book reference: Nissen 550; Great Flower Books, p. 55; Dunthorne 100; Stafleu TL2 1546; Oak Spring Pomona, 28. Seller Inventory # 21102
Bibliographic Details
Title: Capendu, Plate XIII, from "Traite des Arbres...
Publisher: Saillant & Desaint, Paris
Publication Date: 1768
Binding: Print
Condition: Very good condition
Edition: First edition.
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