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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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Florilegium Imperiale: Botanical Illustrations for Francis I of Austria by
This book is just as beautiful inside as is its' cover. You will not be disappointed but hopefully pleasantly surprised! I loved it.Florilegium Imperiale: Botanical Illustrations for Francis I of Austria
Published on April 1, 2008 by Rhona A. Blackwell-Ready
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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great book of botanical illustrations, lousy binding
As a books of botanical illustrations, this book is superb. The reproductions are exceptional in their clarity and color quality. The paper standard is also excellent. Matthias Schmutzer's ink drawings are extremely beautiful; no wonder he has such an august reputation as a botanical illustrator. Not that I would ever suggest desecrating any book of this quality, but...
Published 17 months ago by Ivor E. Zetler
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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Florilegium Imperiale: Botanical Illustrations for Francis I of Austria by,
By Rhona A. Blackwell-Ready "Rhona B" (Takoma Park, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This book is just as beautiful inside as is its' cover. You will not be disappointed but hopefully pleasantly surprised! I loved it.Florilegium Imperiale: Botanical Illustrations for Francis I of Austria
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Wonderful Gift and Best Florilegium Published,
By Charles M. Marsteller "Charley_SF" (San Francisco) - See all my reviews
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Two facts strike me about this incredible book. First, it would make a wonderful gift for the Holidays, for Weddings, etc. It is a gift that will grow in value as well.
Secondly, Dr.H.Walter Lack in his book on the Liechtenstein Codex says that this Florilegium is one of the TOP THREE ever commissioned (the other two being the Liechtenstein Codex and the Jardin du Roi of Louis XIII). I own all three books and without a doubt, this on is THE MOST beautiful in its exceptional presentation. Therefore, if you own an example of just one Florilegium, this is the absolute best yet published.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
great book of botanical illustrations, lousy binding,
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This review is from: Florilegium Imperiale: Botanical Illustrations for Francis I of Austria (Hardcover)
As a books of botanical illustrations, this book is superb. The reproductions are exceptional in their clarity and color quality. The paper standard is also excellent. Matthias Schmutzer's ink drawings are extremely beautiful; no wonder he has such an august reputation as a botanical illustrator. Not that I would ever suggest desecrating any book of this quality, but these illustrations are easily worthy of framing.
It is worth noting that the copy I initially ordered fell apart at the seams soon after arrival. A replacement copy seems to be suffering a similar fate. I have handled it with extreme care and in desperation have glued it. Perhaps Amazon has a dud batch; not their fault but be warned. Inexcusable for such an expensive item. 5 stars for the book as such, 1 for the binding quality. |
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Florilegium Imperiale: Botanical Illustrations for Francis I of Austria by Walter H. Lack (Hardcover - May 2006)
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