Portrait of the tulip "La Coquine" [the naughty], copper engraving made by Adam Ludwig Wirsing, for Christoph Jakob Trew's "Hortus Nitidissimis Omnem per Annum Superbiens Floribus Sive Amoenissimorum Florum Imagines" [A year in a brilliant garden of exquisite flowers represented in beautiful pictures.] published in three parts between 1750-1786. With original hand-colouring. Size (print) approx. 44 x 26 cm. Each plate had to picture the flower as beautiful as possible, scientific details were less important. The Hortus Nitidissimis is considered to be one of the most lavishly decorated florilegia. This extensive work is a spectacular display of the most colourful and beautiful flowers that can be grown in European gardens, such as tulips, hyacinths, ranunculus and roses. Price: Euro 1.250,-.

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Tulip - Adam Ludwig Wirsing for Christoph Jakob Trew, 1750-1786

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We sell the most beautiful city plans, maps and sea charts from the 16th to the 19th century. Town views, drawn and/or printed until about 1850, also form an important part of the collection. We love prints and drawings with a story, often pieces of Dutch cultural heritage. In addition, for about 10 years we have been the largest dealer in steel engravings and photogravures by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema worldwide.

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Inter-Antiquariaat Mefferdt & De Jonge
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We are certified members of the NVvA (Dutch Association of Antiquarian Booksellers) and the ILAB and sell maps, prints and drawings according to the terms of these organisations.

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Prices are in euro; shipping and insurance cost is extra. Items remain our property until paid in full. Shipping of items after receipt of payment. Preferred method of payment: bank transfer or credit cards [credit cards cost 2% extra]. Return policy: with notification, within 30 days after delivery date, full refund. The risk of returning items is for the account of the sender.

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