Henrik Adrian van RHEEDE TOT DRAAKESTEIN, (1636-1691). A set of eight botanical engravings from Hortus Indicus malabaricus, Regni malabarici apus Indos celeberrimi omnis generis Plantas rariores, Latinis, Malabaricis, Arabicis, & Bramanum Characteribus nominibusque expressas

later hand-colored engravings, within frames.  Not examined out of frames.

Overall good condition; not examined out of frames; giltwood frames with minor surface scratches. The first with a vertical crease to the center; it is possible to see the shadow of another plate; slight yellowish stain to the center approximately 3 inches by 1 inch; minor areas of foxing and discoloration to the background; The second with a vertical crease to the center with a small stain at the bottom edge; minor foxing and discoloration to background; shadows of another plate are visible in places. The third with a vertical crease to the center and with small areas of foxing; slight discoloration to the background. The fourth with a vertical crease to the center and with areas of foxing; small stain around the crease to the bottom edge; some black ink specks around the edges. The fifth with a vertical crease to the center and with minor areas of foxing and slight discoloration to the background; small stain around the crease at the bottom edge; shadows of other plates slightly visible. The sixth with a vertical crease to the center; slight discoloration to the background and with very minor foxing; traces of black ink specks probably due to rubbing of other plates; small stain around crease to bottom edge. The seventh with a vertical crease to the center; small stain around the crease at the bottom edge; minor foxing in places; shadows from other plates slightly visible; minor black ink specks in places. The eighth with a vertical crease to the center; small stain around the crease to the bottom edge; shadows from other plates clearly visible in places; minor black ink specks from other plates visible in some places; minor foxing.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Rheede tot Draakestein was the Dutch Governor of Cochin (Kochi) and commissioned Hortus Indicus malabaricus, a treatise on the medicinal qualities of the flora of Malabar (Kerala), published between 1678 and 1703 in twelve volumes.