Folio
1951 · London
by THORNTON, Robert John (circa 1768-1837) - Geoffrey GRIGSON and Handasyde BUCHANAN
London: Collins, 1951. Folio. (17 1/16 x 11 7/8 inches). viii, 220pp. Half-title. 36 plates (12 coloured, 24 uncoloured collotypes), each with tissue guard. Tan cloth-backed paper boards, morocco lettering pieces, printed paper label on front board. Dust jacket with printed paper label
The standard work on Thornton's masterpiece.
Includes the best survey of the various states of the individual plates, together with Grigson's essay on Thornton and the production of this work and botanical notes by William T. Stearn. (Inventory #: 39594)
The standard work on Thornton's masterpiece.
Includes the best survey of the various states of the individual plates, together with Grigson's essay on Thornton and the production of this work and botanical notes by William T. Stearn. (Inventory #: 39594)