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The Book of Citrus Fruits reproduces a hand-colored set of copper plates originally created by J. C. Volkamer, depicting 170 varieties of citrus fruits including citrons, lemons, and bitter oranges. Each plate features detailed botanical illustrations set against backdrops of Italian villas, Nuremberg gardens, and picturesque countryside scenes. The hand-coloring technique brings a vivid, historical quality to the imagery, reflecting a period when citrus fruits held an exotic status in European culture. This 45th edition preserves the full scope of Volkamer's original work in a collectible format.
Citrons, lemons, and bitter oranges float like heavenly bodies above Italian villas, Nuremberg gardens, and picturesque countryside in J. C. Volkamer’s ode to the citrus fruit. Reproducing a hand-colored set of copper plates, this publication shows 170 varieties of citrus fruits, reviving a time when citrus fruits were exotic.
