The Art of Botanical Illustration

PUBLISHER
Collins, London.

BINDING
Green cloth boards.

BOOK CONDITION
Boards are generally a little worn and faded at edges. Hinges slightly weak but binding secure. Some browning to endpapers and block edges, but printed pages and images remain clear with few noticeable marks. Previous owner's name in ink on flyleaf. 

DUST JACKET
In worn condition with some tearing and pieces missing, especially at top of spine. Generally discoloured and faded. Preserved in removable book wrap. 

EDITION
First edition 1950.

DESCRIPTION
A comprehensive history of the development of plant illustration, which has been reprinted many times since this original first edition. Beautifully illustrated with 47 colour plates, 32 in black and white, and 75 figures within the text. 304 pp plus plates. Octavo.

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