Private Herbarium of Ursula Keimes (1959-1961) | 103 Specimens | Cologne, German Pharmacy Internship with Certification

An exceptional mid-century herbarium compiled by Ursula Keimes during her apprenticeship at the Kölner Glocken-Apotheke in Germany, dated 1959–1961. This privately assembled collection features an impressive 103 conserved botanical specimens (dried and pressed), each neatly mounted on individual white sheets and labeled. Housed in its original portfolio with tied ribbon closures, this herbarium offers a generous array of preserved plants—among them examples from families such as Gramineae, Liliaceae, Amaryllidaceae, Polygonaceae, and more.

Affixed to the inside front cover is an official certification from the Glocken-Apotheke am Malzbüchel in Cologne, dated 15 January 1961. The document confirms that Fräulein Ursula Keimes personally collected and assembled the herbarium specimens during her pharmacy internship, under the supervision of H. Schüring, head pharmacist. This statement provides formal documentation of the herbarium’s creation and educational purpose—an uncommon and valuable detail for collectors and scholars alike.

Each plant (or plant part) is carefully arranged with a scientific eye, reflecting the botanical rigor and artistry of its creator. The specimens have a handwritten cover title, all preserved in excellent/outstanding condition! Contact through email if wish to see more of the specimens**

Size: 11 1/2” x 15 1/2”

Handmade and original, this mid-century herbarium stands out for its German provenance and professional context. This was compiled during a pharmacy internship at the historic Kölner Glocken-Apotheke. The dated and academically grounded nature of the work makes it particularly appealing to collectors of 20th-century European science ephemera, botanical educators, and natural history enthusiasts alike. Its visual elegance and historical significance make it both display-worthy and collection-ready.