Drawn From Nature

Drawn From Nature: The Botanical Art of Joseph Prestele and His Sons by Charles Van Ravenswaay. Published by Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, DC, 1984. 1st Edition. Hardbound, no DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. Scratch on front loose end paper top corner, overall content excellent. 357 Pgs. ISBN 0874749387. LCCN 84-600003. History & biography of Joseph Prestele from Bavaria to the Amana Settlement, Iowa, USA and his three sons: Joseph Jr, Gottlieb and William Henry. 95 color plates with complete descriptions. Glossary. Description text copyright 2012 BooksForComfort. Item ID 27319.