Flora and sylva [complete publication in three volumes]

Robinson, W. (William) (1838-1935) [ed]

1903, First Edition. London : published at 17, Furnival Street, E.C. Very good copies all in half gilt-blocked vellum over raw linen boards. Covers substantially dust-dulled and slightly rubbed along the extremities. Strong text blocks, with some sporadic marginal foxing or staining. Some contemporary marginal annotations in a neat hand, glossing the text and referring to other botanical publications. Vivid chromolithographic plates, drawn from paintings by Henry G. Moon, retain their tissue guards. A well-preserved and unique set overall. Notes: Referenced by Nissen 2251. Signed manuscript letters from William Robinson mounted on a preliminary blank of volumes 1 and 3. Provenance: bookplate of George Curtis Leman. Further scans, images and additional bibliographical material available on request. Item #459198

Physical description: complete in 3 volumes : illustrations, colour plates ; 33 cm. Notes: These three volumes (April 1903-December 1905) comprise the complete published run. Subtitle: "A monthly review for lovers of garden, woodland, tree or flower; new and rare plants, trees, shrubs, and fruits; the garden beautiful, home woods, and home landscape." Subjects: Floriculture - Periodicals. Trees - Periodicals. Horticulture - Periodicals. Gardening - Periodicals. Shrubs - Periodicals. Fruit-culture - Periodicals. Landscape gardening - Periodicals. Plants, Ornamental - Periodicals. Great Britain - Periodicals.

Price: €1,950.00