THE BOOK OF CHOICE FERNS FOR THE GARDEN, CONSERVATORY, AND STOVE: DESCRIBING AND GIVING EXPLICIT CULTURAL DIRECTIONS FOR THE BEST AND MOST STRIKING FERNS AND SELAGINELLAS IN CULTIVATION by Schneider, George - 1892-94

Paperback / softback. New.

Paperback / softback. New.

London: L. Upcott Gill, 1892. [1892 - 1894]. Three volumes, thick quarto, pp viii, 666; viii, 621; viii, 457, all edges gilt, profusely illustrated with line drawings, plain tinted plates (some folding) and 21 coloured chromolithograph plates, ornate green decorated cloth with bevelled edges, lettering in black and gilt, the colour of the third volume a very slightly different tone. A large contemporary signature and address on each half-title, a little occasional foxing, there is a little staining and abrasion towards the bottom of each cover; internally there are signs of some damp damage - the pages of Volumes 1 & 2 are a little waved and wrinkled towards the bottom, and with some staining (see image) - I would not describe this as too offensive, though it is a shame in what is a very luxurious book; Volume 3 is not really affected. A heavy set - extra postage will be needed. [One of the largest and most attractive of the late-Victorian fern books.]. First Edition. Cloth. Good.

London: L. Upcott Gill, 1892. V1: vii, 666; V2: viii, 621; V3:vi, 457 pp. Green half-leather with green pebbled cloth-covered boards; gilt titling and tooling to spines; custom bound by George Whitstanley of Manchester and bearing the gilt crest of the de Trafford baronets on each of the spines; all edges gilt; profusely illustrated with both color and black & white plates, fold-out plates, and black & white photographs. Rubbing and light wear to spines, including heads and tails, raised bands, and sides. Rubbing and light wear to tips. Bookplates bearing the de Trafford coat of arms and crest on the front pastedown of each volume, as well as a bookseller's label at the tail of each pastedown. Bookplate in Volume I has "the Study" lightly written in pencil on it. 2 cm crack at the head of the front hinge of Volume I. Light foxing scattered throughout the set. Bindings nice and firm. A beautiful set with exceptional provenance. Due to the size and weight of this set, additional… Read More