This two-volume set 'Leningrader Aquarelle' by Maria Sibylla Merian is a limited facsimile edition from 1974. The books contain reproductions of the watercolors located in the archives of the Academy of Sciences in Leningrad.
The set was published by Edition Leipzig and Unieboek b.v. and is numbered 880 of an edition of 1,800 copies. The books are bound in a hard cover with a marbled pattern and are presented in a green slipcase. The dimensions of the slipcase are 46 cm high, 34 cm wide, and 11 cm deep.
The books are in good condition, commensurate with their age. The set is complete with the original certificate of authenticity. This collector's item is a valuable addition for enthusiasts of botanical art and historical publications.
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsGreen, Beige, Multi ColorMaterialPaperNumber of items1Height48 cmWidth37 cmDepth11 cm