Hendrick Adriaan van Rheede tot Drakenstein (Dutch 1636-1691)
Set of eight hand colored and illustrated copperplate botanical engravings from Hortus Indicus Malabaricus, originally published 1678, Amsterdam, to include
F.42 Canfchi, Fig.27 Arealu, Fig.52 Cada-pilava, F.18 Belilla, F.6 Kaida Taddi, Fig.18 Nati-Schambu, F.41 Scharigenam
Each 15″ x 19″
Provenance: Bernd Goeckler Antiques, October 2000 ($14,000), from a private collection designed by Cullman & Kravis Inc.
Condition: yellowing to paper, some creases and paper undulation, slightly faded
Realized Price: $15,360
Estimate: $4000 - $8000