Lot 175: Lot of 14 Botanical and Flower-Themed Art & Illustration Books

Description

A collection of 14 diverse books centered around botany, flowers, gardens, and botanical art. This lot includes non-fiction works, biographies, and art journals, offering a rich resource for enthusiasts of natural history and art. The titles included are: * "Ellis Rowan: A Life in Pictures" by Christine Morton-Evans * "The Flower Hunter" by Christine and Michael Morton-Evans * "Kathleen O'Connor: Artist in Exile" by P.A.E. Hutchings and Julie Lewis * "The Language of Flowers" * "Orchid Fever" by Eric Hansen * "The Orchid Thief" by Susan Orlean * "Tulipomania: The Story of the World's Most Coveted Flower & the Extraordinary Passions It Aroused" by Mike Dash * "The Flower Hunter" by Ellis Rowan * "The Flower Seeker: A Painter's Travels" by Judy Coplidge * "The Paper Garden: Mrs. Delany [Begins Her Life's Work]" by Molly Peacock * "How to Keep a Sketchbook Journal" by Claudia Nice * "Mr. Marshall's Flower Album from The Royal Library at Windsor Castle" with commentary by John Fisher * "A Victorian Flower Album" by Henry Terry, with a foreword by Bridget Boland * "A Garden Alphabet" by John Harris

Condition Report

General shelf wear and scuffing to covers and edges consistent with used books. Minor creasing is visible on some paperback covers. "A Victorian Flower Album" shows some wear and small tears along the top edge of the cover. "Mr. Marshall's Flower Album" has a price sticker affixed to the front cover. Pages may exhibit slight yellowing typical of older publications.

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