The Book of Flowers: Four centuries of flower illustration

Second Hand
Hardcover
Author: Coates, A.
Published by: Phaidon Press
Language: English

1st edition. Book Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket: Near Fine.
Unusually complete with slipcase. The book and DJ remain very crisp, clean and bright inside and out with the exception of some light indentations to the DJ and pale spotting t the inside flaps. The card slipcase is lightly bumped and a little marked with slight patchy sun fading. The book is a comprehensive overview of the history of botanical illustration, focusing specifically on images produced on paper or vellum, and deliberately excluding representations in other art forms like painting or ceramics. The author traces the evolution of flower books through four distinct periods, each driven by different objectives.
ISBN: 071481573x