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Catalogue of Antiquarian Books 1700-1900

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In our Catalogue this is Booknumber V74755

Author Tyas, Robert (1811-1879)
Title FLOWERS FROM FOREIGN LANDS; Their History and Botany, with concise descriptions of their native regions .. with twelve coloured groups of flowers, designed and coloured by James Andrews.
PlacePub London
Publisher Houlston & Stoneman
Date 1853
Illustrations Hand-colored lithographic plates (12) by James Andrews.
Description 162x103mm original green cloth, spine pictorial gilt, cover blind-stamped and with gilt decoration (tips rubbed). All Edges Gilt ix +[1]p +198pp including Index. Titlepage and facing plate are slightly foxed, as is the facing plate along the gutter edge only, otherwise clean and bright throughout. The plates are beautifully and carefully hand coloured and heightened with gum to achieve a sheen to selected parts of the flowers and leaves. They show bunches of exotic mixed flowers.
Booknumber V74755
Price Price: GBP 120.00 or USD 148.00
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