The greatest botanical illustrations throughout the history of the genre are presented in this fascinating and beautifully printed survey. Beginning with the ancient Egyptians, plants, flowers, and herbs have been the subject of the artist's attention. Author Lys de Bray explains why skilled botanical art is better -- and of more use to posterity -- than the best photographs.
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The greatest botanical illustrations throughout the history of the genre are presented in this fascinating and beautifully printed survey. Beginning with the ancient Egyptians, plants, flowers, and herbs have been the subject of the artist's attention. Author Lys de Bray explains why skilled botanical art is better -- and of more use to posterity -- than the best photographs.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.
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Near Fine. Folio-over 12"-15" tall. Paperback large folio bound in decorative pictorial stiff covers. 192 pages. Bibliography, Index. Illustrated with over 100 magnificent full page color plates, smaller color reproductions and several monochrome plates. First thus by this publisher. No previous ownership marks. A clean, square, unmarked copy. Near fine. A very large book, Priority and International orders will require additional postage.