Krombholz, Julius Vincenz von "Boletus edulis." Pl. 31

Julius Vincenz von Krombholz (1782 –1843). Pl. 31. "Boletus edulis." From Naturgetreue Abbildungen und Beschreibungen der essbaren, schädlichen und verdächtigen Schwämme.

Prague: 1831-46. 15 ¼ x 11 ½ (image). Double folio. Lithograph with original hand color. small spots in title near center fold. Else, very good condition.

Krombholz was a physician and mycologist born in Oberpolitz (Czech Republic), who studied medicine at the University of Prague, receiving his doctorate in 1814. In 1828 he was appointed professor of special pathology and therapy. In 1831 he was named rector of the university.

In addition to his career in medicine, Krombholz had an interest in mycology. He performed experiments involving the toxicity of mushrooms and is known for Naturgetreue Abbildungen und Beschreibungen der essbaren, schädlichen und verdächtigen Schwämme (1831–1846), based on his observations and acclaimed for its true-to-nature pictures and descriptions of edible, harmful and suspect mushrooms. Krombholz died before completion; latter parts were edited by Johann Baptista Zobel.