BESLER, Basilius (1561-1629). Thalictrum flore incarnato. 1613-1640. 1849 Early Plat Map of Matagorda

Early Plat Map of Matagorda

There are extensive notations in Dutch at the top and a keyed table of latitude at the bottom

8 3/4" x 12 1/2"

the first superintendent of the United States Coast Survey

BESLER, Basilius (1561-1629). Thalictrum flore incarnato. 1613-1640. 1849 Early Plat Map of MatagordaBESLER, Basilius (1561 1629) Thalictrum flore incarnato Engraving with original hand color from "Horus Eystettensis" (The Garden of Eichstatt) Eichstatt and Nuremburg, 1613 40 approx. 21 x 17" sheet Basilius Beslers great botanical work is a landmark of botanical documentation and pre Linnaean classification, as well as one of the most splendidly stylized and aesthetically powerful botanical works ever produced. Besler was an apothecary and botanist