G.B. Paravia & C. "Papaver Sonniferum » a rare Botanical teaching model

Giovanni Battista Paravia

Established in 1802 by Giovanni Battista Paravia in Palazzo di Città Torino (italy), the publishing house focused on educational texts, expanding into the production of teaching materials, children's literature, and dictionaries. In 2000, it merged with Bruno Mondadori and joined the Pearson Group in 2006. The company, thriving in the educational market, diversified its catalog over the years, including botanical models, maps, globes, and teaching aids. Despite challenges such as wartime relocations, the company persisted, evolving its offerings to include secondary and vocational education. Today, headquartered in Turin at Corso Trapani 16, it continues its legacy in the field of education.