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The most beautiful illustrated book dealing with roses is that of Pierre-Joseph Redouté, who is nicknamed "le Raphaël des Roses". A native of Liege, this watercolourist made his career in Paris, without political problem through the periods of the Revolution and the Empire. Meticulous artist, he was particularly appreciated by his botanist friends. The first edition of his book "Les Roses" was…