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All are period originals.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"raphanistrum-lampsana-flowers-of-germany","title":"Raphanistrum Lampsana- Flowers of Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite chromolithograph from Prof. Dr. Thomé's monumental Flora von Deutschland presents the wild radish (Raphanistrum Lampsana) with the scientific precision and artistic refinement that defined early twentieth century German botanical publishing. The plate masterfully balances a graceful central specimen bearing cheerful yellow cruciform flowers with meticulously rendered anatomical studies showing seed pod development, petal structure, and reproductive details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1904 as plate 306 of the second, expanded edition, this work represents the pinnacle of botanical chromolithography. Thomé's Flora remained the definitive reference for Central European botany for decades, its 162 color plates per volume setting the standard for scientific illustration. The characteristic beaded seed pods and deeply lobed basal leaves are captured with remarkable fidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinguished addition to any collection of natural history prints, this plate combines the authority of rigorous scientific documentation with the timeless beauty of fine printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5\" x 6.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walter Müller\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. 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The plate showcases both the delicate beauty of the plant's pink tubular flowers and grey-green ferny foliage, alongside detailed anatomical dissections revealing the inner structure of blooms, seeds, and reproductive organs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished in Gera in the second, expanded edition of Thomé's comprehensive Central European flora, this plate represents the pinnacle of chromolithographic printing technique. The soft naturalistic colors capture the plant's subtle coloring while the numbered anatomical details (fourteen separate studies) demonstrate the scientific rigor that made this work a standard reference for botanists and pharmacists throughout the German-speaking world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFumitory has a long history in European folk medicine, its name deriving from the Latin 'fumus terrae' (smoke of the earth), referring either to the grey-green appearance of its foliage or the belief that the plant sprang from earth vapors. 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Published in 1904 as plate 319 of the second expanded edition, it represents the pinnacle of German botanical illustration, combining artistic beauty with rigorous scientific accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows classic botanical convention, with a graceful central specimen showing the plant's characteristic lobed leaves and delicate pink-tinged flowers, while surrounding vignettes dissect the flower structure, developing fruit, and seed anatomy. This systematic approach made Thomé's Flora invaluable to botanists, pharmacists, and naturalists across German-speaking Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinguished addition to any collection of natural history prints, this plate exemplifies the marriage of art and science that defined Victorian-era botanical publishing. The gooseberry's culinary heritage adds appeal for those interested in food history and heritage plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5\" x 6.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walter Müller\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44468354908275,"sku":"AP7102","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-03-21-15-47-48-01.jpg?v=1774134653"},{"product_id":"gypsophila-paniculata-flowers-of-germany","title":"Gypsophila Paniculata- Flowers of Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis elegant chromolithograph from Prof. Dr. Otto Wilhelm Thomé's monumental 'Flora von Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz' depicts Gypsophila paniculata, commonly known as Baby's Breath. Published in 1904 as plate 216 from the second edition's Band II, the illustration exemplifies the finest tradition of German scientific botanical art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows classic botanical plate conventions, presenting the whole flowering plant alongside detailed enlargements of individual blossoms and seed capsules. The delicate cloud of tiny white flowers that gives this plant its common name is rendered with exceptional precision, while the accompanying anatomical details reveal the scientific rigor underlying the artistic presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinguished example of early twentieth century botanical illustration, this print bridges the worlds of science and art. For collectors of natural history prints or admirers of vintage botanical imagery, this Thomé plate offers both decorative charm and genuine scholarly heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5\" x 6.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walter Müller\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. 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Published in Gera in the early twentieth century, the plate exemplifies the golden age of German scientific illustration when meticulous accuracy and aesthetic refinement worked in harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition demonstrates masterful botanical draftsmanship, presenting two complete specimens alongside numbered anatomical details showing the seed, petal structure, and distinctive follicular fruits. The soft palette of forest greens and pristine white flowers captures the plant's ephemeral spring beauty while providing all features necessary for positive identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinguished addition to any collection of natural history prints, this plate bridges the worlds of science and art with characteristic German precision. Equally at home in a study, garden room, or gallery wall, it offers collectors both scholarly authenticity and timeless decorative appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5\" x 6.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walter Müller\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44561155719283,"sku":"AP7141","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-03-21-15-49-39-01.jpg?v=1774994811"},{"product_id":"saxifraga-flowers-of-germany","title":"Saxifraga- Flowers of Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis chromolithographic plate from Prof. Dr. Thomé's celebrated Flora von Deutschland showcases two species of Saxifraga, the resilient saxifrage plants that earned their name (literally 'stone-breaker') from their ability to thrive in rocky alpine environments. The meticulous illustration presents Saxifraga granulata (Meadow Saxifrage) alongside Saxifraga Aizoon, each rendered with scientific precision showing complete plants, detailed flower anatomy, seeds, and root structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished in the 1904 second edition of this comprehensive Central European botanical reference, the plate exemplifies the golden age of German scientific illustration. The delicate white flowers with their yellow stamens, the carefully observed bulbils and rosettes, and the subtle variations in green foliage demonstrate why Thomé's work remains a benchmark for botanical accuracy wedded to artistic beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinguished addition for collectors of natural history prints, alpine botany enthusiasts, or anyone drawn to the enduring elegance of turn-of-the-century scientific illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5\" x 6.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walter Müller\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44561157259379,"sku":"AP7142","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-03-21-15-50-06-01.jpg?v=1774995091"},{"product_id":"illecebrum-verticillatum-flowers-of-germany","title":"Illecebrum verticillatum- Flowers of Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis elegant chromolithograph from Prof. Dr. Thomé's landmark 'Flora von Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz' presents Illecebrum verticillatum, commonly known as Coral Necklace or Knorpelblume in German. Plate 232 from the second edition published in 1904, the illustration exemplifies the meticulous scientific documentation that made Thomé's work the definitive botanical reference for Central European flora.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows classical botanical illustration conventions: a central specimen shows the complete plant habit from delicate root system to flowering branches, while eight surrounding detail figures reveal the intricate flower structure, cross-sections of the bloom, and seed morphology at progressive magnifications. The subtle palette of sage greens, pale blue-white blossoms, and warm seed tones demonstrates the refined chromolithographic printing for which German botanical publishers were celebrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinguished addition to any collection of natural history prints, this plate bridges scientific precision with artistic refinement in the tradition of the great European herbaria.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5\" x 6.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walter Müller\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44561157587059,"sku":"AP7145","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-03-21-15-51-13-01.jpg?v=1774995203"},{"product_id":"iberis-intermedia-and-iberis-amara-flowers-of-germany","title":"Iberis Intermedia and Iberis Amara- Flowers of Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite chromolithograph from Professor Dr. Otto Wilhelm Thomé's authoritative 'Flora von Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz' presents two species of candytuft: Iberis intermedia and Iberis amara. Published in the early 1900s as part of the landmark second edition, this plate exemplifies the German tradition of precise scientific illustration at its finest. The delicate pink and white flower clusters are rendered with botanical accuracy, while detailed anatomical studies reveal the internal structure of blooms and seed pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomé's Flora represented the culmination of decades of Central European botanical documentation, containing 162 color plates produced through meticulous chromolithographic printing. Each specimen is presented with scientific rigor: complete root systems, characteristic leaf arrangements, and the distinctive asymmetrical flowers that define the Cruciferae family. The German common names, 'Mittlere Schleifenblume' and 'Bittere Schleifenblume,' add period charm to this scholarly work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinguished addition to any collection of natural history prints or botanical illustration, this plate bridges scientific documentation and decorative art with timeless elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5\" x 6.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walter Müller\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. 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Published in the 1904 second edition, the plate exemplifies German scientific illustration at its finest, combining botanical accuracy with aesthetic refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition presents the complete Golden Dock plant at center, its distinctive whorled flower clusters and narrow leaves rendered with precision. Surrounding anatomical details, keyed A1 through A10 and B1 through B4, dissect flower structure, seed development, and the characteristic toothed valves that distinguish these species. The Polygonaceae family membership appears in elegant script at upper right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinguished addition to any botanical collection, this plate bridges scientific documentation and decorative art. 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The plate exemplifies the golden age of German botanical illustration, when scientific accuracy and artistic beauty merged in works of enduring elegance. Published in Gera in the early 1900s, this second edition plate showcases the meticulous detail that made Thomé's Flora a standard reference for Central European botanists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows classical botanical plate conventions, with the main flowering specimen at center surrounded by carefully rendered anatomical details: a cross-section of the four-petaled cruciferous flower, the elongated seed pod (silique) characteristic of the mustard family, and individual seeds shown at magnification. The chromolithographic process captures subtle gradations of yellow in the cheerful blooms and the sage-to-forest spectrum of the lance-shaped leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinguished addition to any collection of natural history prints, this plate bridges scientific documentation and decorative art. 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