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London:: Collins,, 1946.. Second Impression. Fine. A Fine copy with a Fine mylar-wrapped D/J. Octavo (6.75 x 9 inches). Olive Green printed boards. Pp. 48 w/ 12 plates in colour, 21 b/w illustrations. During W.W.II, under the threat of a lost national identity, Wm. Collins published the 'Britain in Pictures' series to acknowledge and celebrate Britain's unique contribution to the Arts, Science, Industry and Culture at large. As the finest expression of social history, this series represented all elements of Britain's distinct way of life thus fostering national pride. The series explores a wide range of subjects from British Boxing and Golf to Printed Books, Photographers, Caricaturists and Cartographers, to Ship Builders and Fishermen, all penned and fully illustrated by the noted authorities and recognized talents of the day. At the time of publication, c.1941-50, these octavo sized books were issued in an affordable, yet pleasing format: one-color printed paper boards and…
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Sporting Pictures of England: Britain in Pictures. #87
by Paget, Guy.
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English Watercolour Painters [with MS letter dated 1947]: Britain in Pictures
by Paris, H.J.
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London:: William Collins,, 1945.. First printing. Near Fine. A Near Fine copy. Toned spine. Gift inscription on ffl "to Nora with love from Mhari", Christmas 1947". Includes 2 page MS letter; handlettered on engraved stock. Holiday correspondence documenting the post war activities of a country gentlewoman [Mhari Ferguson] dated Dec. 16th 1947. Octavo (6.5 x 9 in., 165 x 228 mm). Clay-coloured boards. Pp. 48 w/ 8 plates in colour and 21 illustrations in black and white. Includes Sandby, Constable, Blake, Turner, Rossetti, Rowlandson, Gainsborough, Cotman, Nash, Piper. During W.W.II, under the threat of a lost national identity, Wm. Collins published the 'Britain in Pictures' series to acknowledge and celebrate Britain's unique contribution to the Arts, Science, Industry and Culture at large. As the finest expression of social history, this series represented all elements of Britain's distinct way of life thus fostering national pride. The series explores a…
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Oncidium Lanceanum (Mr. Lance's Oncidium): Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants
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London:: Wm S. Orr & Co.,, 1836.. First edition. Fine. Orchid native of Surinam and presented to the London Horticultural Society by John Henry Lance, Esq. in 1834. A fine original hand-colored engraving by S. Holden after painting by FW Smith. Fine Condition. Folio (12.5 x 9 inches). Archivally matted in Ivory Rag Mat with gilt French line decoration, sized to 16 x 20 inches and suitable for framing. Includes horticultural text. The fine hand-colored engravings and lithographs from Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants claim their honored place as highlights of Victorian botanical illustration. As the nineteenth century ushered in a profound era of plant hunting and gathering worldwide, newly discovered botanical specimens were brought to Europe for cultivation. Sir Joseph Paxton (1801- 1865) endeavored to include these fine discoveries as part of his floricultural monthly; The Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants, which also featured the favored…
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Telopea speciosissima (The Warratah) Protea: Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants
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London:: Wm S. Orr & Co.,, 1838.. First edition. Fine. Edible botanical native of New South Wales. A fine original hand-colored copperplate engraving by FW Smith. Fine Condition. Folio (9 x 12 inches). Archivally matted in Ivory Rag Mat with gilt French line decoration, sized to 16 x 20 inches and suitable for framing. Includes horticultural text. The fine hand-colored engravings and lithographs from Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants claim their honored place as highlights of Victorian botanical illustration. As the nineteenth century ushered in a profound era of plant hunting and gathering worldwide, newly discovered botanical specimens were brought to Europe for cultivation. Sir Joseph Paxton (1801- 1865) endeavored to include these fine discoveries as part of his floricultural monthly; The Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants, which also featured the favored British cultivars. Joseph Paxton was, at one time, superintendent of the gardens at…
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Tetratheca Hirsuta: Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants
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London:: Wm S. Orr & Co.,, 1846.. First edition. Fine Condition. . Original hand-colored lithograph by S. Holden. Fine Condition. Octavo (6.25 x 9 inches). The fine hand-colored engravings and lithographs from Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants claim their honored place as highlights of Victorian botanical illustration. As the nineteenth century ushered in a profound era of global plant hunting and gathering, the newly discovered botanical specimens were brought to Europe for cultivation. Sir Joseph Paxton (1801- 1865) endeavored to include these fine discoveries as part of his floricultural monthly; The Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants, which also featured the favored British cultivars. Joseph Paxton was, at one time, superintendent of the gardens at Chatsworth House, owned by the Sixth Duke of Devonshire. In addition to horticulture, Sir Paxton's talents extended to Victorian garden design and architecture, which was evidenced by the…
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Euphorbia Fulgens: Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants
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London:: Wm S. Orr & Co.,, 1847.. First edition. Fine Condition. . Original hand-colored lithograph by S. Holden. Fine Condition. Octavo (6.25 x 9 inches). The fine hand-colored engravings and lithographs from Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants claim their honored place as highlights of Victorian botanical illustration. As the nineteenth century ushered in a profound era of global plant hunting and gathering, the newly discovered botanical specimens were brought to Europe for cultivation. Sir Joseph Paxton (1801- 1865) endeavored to include these fine discoveries as part of his floricultural monthly; The Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants, which also featured the favored British cultivars. Joseph Paxton was, at one time, superintendent of the gardens at Chatsworth House, owned by the Sixth Duke of Devonshire. In addition to horticulture, Sir Paxton's talents extended to Victorian garden design and architecture, which was evidenced by the…
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Mimilus Smithii (Mr. Smith's Monkey Flower): Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants
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London:: Wm S. Orr & Co.,, 1834.. First edition. Fine. Original hand-colored engraving by Frederick W. Smith. Fine Condition. Octavo (6.25 x 9 inches). Presented and sold in Lowry-James' elegant signature matting treatment of a single Ivory Rag Mat with gilt French line decoration, sized to 12 x 16 inches and suitable for framing. The fine hand-colored engravings and lithographs from Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants claim their honored place as highlights of Victorian botanical illustration. As the nineteenth century ushered in a profound era of plant hunting and gathering worldwide, newly discovered botanical specimens were brought to Europe for cultivation. Sir Joseph Paxton (1801- 1865) endeavored to include these fine discoveries as part of his floricultural monthly; The Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants, which also featured the favored British cultivars. Joseph Paxton was, at one time, superintendent of the gardens at Chatsworth…
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Clematis Coerulea (Violet Clematis): Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants
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London:: Wm S. Orr & Co.,, 1837.. First edition. Fine. Original hand-colored engraving by Frederick Smith. Fine Condition. Octavo (6.25 x 9 inches). Presented and sold in Lowry-James' elegant signature matting treatment of a single Ivory Rag Mat with gilt French line decoration, sized to 12 x 16 inches and suitable for framing. The fine hand-colored engravings and lithographs from Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants claim their honored place as highlights of Victorian botanical illustration. As the nineteenth century ushered in a profound era of plant hunting and gathering worldwide, newly discovered botanical specimens were brought to Europe for cultivation. Sir Joseph Paxton (1801- 1865) endeavored to include these fine discoveries as part of his floricultural monthly; The Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants, which also featured the favored British cultivars. Joseph Paxton was, at one time, superintendent of the gardens at Chatsworth House,…
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Petrea stapelsiæ ( Stapelia-flowered Petrea): Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants
by Paxton, Sir Joseph.
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London:: Wm S. Orr & Co.,, 1837.. First edition. Fine. Original hand-colored engraving by Frederick Smith. Fine Condition. Octavo (6.25 x 9 inches). Presented and sold in Lowry-James' elegant signature matting treatment of a single Ivory Rag Mat with gilt French line decoration, sized to 12 x 16 inches and suitable for framing. The fine hand-colored engravings and lithographs from Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants claim their honored place as highlights of Victorian botanical illustration. As the nineteenth century ushered in a profound era of plant hunting and gathering worldwide, newly discovered botanical specimens were brought to Europe for cultivation. Sir Joseph Paxton (1801- 1865) endeavored to include these fine discoveries as part of his floricultural monthly; The Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants, which also featured the favored British cultivars. Joseph Paxton was, at one time, superintendent of the gardens at Chatsworth House,…
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Cattleya Harrisoniæ (Mrs. Harrison's Cattleya): Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants
by Paxton, Sir Joseph.
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London:: Wm S. Orr & Co.,, 1837.. First edition. Fine. Original hand-colored engraving by Samuel Holden. Fine Condition. Octavo (6.25 x 9 inches). Presented and sold in Lowry-James' elegant signature matting treatment of a single Ivory Rag Mat with gilt French line decoration, sized to 12 x 16 inches and suitable for framing. The fine hand-colored engravings and lithographs from Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants claim their honored place as highlights of Victorian botanical illustration. As the nineteenth century ushered in a profound era of plant hunting and gathering worldwide, newly discovered botanical specimens were brought to Europe for cultivation. Sir Joseph Paxton (1801- 1865) endeavored to include these fine discoveries as part of his floricultural monthly; The Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants, which also featured the favored British cultivars. Joseph Paxton was, at one time, superintendent of the gardens at Chatsworth House,…
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Gesneria selloi (Dr. Sellow's Gesneria): Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants
by Paxton, Sir Joseph.
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London:: Wm S. Orr & Co.,, 1837.. First edition. Fine. Original hand-colored engraving by Frederick W. Smith. Fine Condition. Octavo (6.25 x 9 inches). Presented and sold in Lowry-James' elegant signature matting treatment of a single Ivory Rag Mat with gilt French line decoration, sized to 12 x 16 inches and suitable for framing. The fine hand-colored engravings and lithographs from Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants claim their honored place as highlights of Victorian botanical illustration. As the nineteenth century ushered in a profound era of plant hunting and gathering worldwide, newly discovered botanical specimens were brought to Europe for cultivation. Sir Joseph Paxton (1801- 1865) endeavored to include these fine discoveries as part of his floricultural monthly; The Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants, which also featured the favored British cultivars. Joseph Paxton was, at one time, superintendent of the gardens at Chatsworth…
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Calochortus luteus (Yellow-flowered Calochortus). Antique Botanical Print from Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants.
by Paxton, Sir Joseph.
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London:: Wm S. Orr & Co.,, 1834.. First edition. Original hand-colored engraving by Frederick W. Smith. Fine Condition. Octavo (6.25 x 9 inches). Presented and sold in Lowry-James' elegant signature matting treatment of a single Ivory Rag Mat with gilt French line decoration, sized to 12 x 16 inches and suitable for framing. The fine hand-colored engravings and lithographs from Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants claim their honored place as highlights of Victorian botanical illustration. As the nineteenth century ushered in a profound era of plant hunting and gathering worldwide, newly discovered botanical specimens were brought to Europe for cultivation. Sir Joseph Paxton (1801- 1865) endeavored to include these fine discoveries as part of his floricultural monthly; The Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants, which also featured the favored British cultivars. Joseph Paxton was, at one time, superintendent of the gardens at Chatsworth House,…
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Statice Arborea: Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants
by Paxton, Sir Joseph.
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London:: Wm S. Orr & Co.,, 1836.. First edition. Fine. Native plumbago, discovered by Mr. Webb in Teneriffe, however not subsequently recorded by Humboldt and Bonpland, who botanized the island. A fine original hand-colored engraving by S. Holden after painting by FW Smith. Fine Condition. Folio (12.5 x 9 inches). Archivally matted in Ivory Rag Mat with gilt French line decoration, sized to 16 x 20 inches and suitable for framing. Includes horticultural text. The fine hand-colored engravings and lithographs from Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants claim their honored place as highlights of Victorian botanical illustration. As the nineteenth century ushered in a profound era of plant hunting and gathering worldwide, newly discovered botanical specimens were brought to Europe for cultivation. Sir Joseph Paxton (1801- 1865) endeavored to include these fine discoveries as part of his floricultural monthly; The Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants,…
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Nepenthes Distillatoria ( Pitcher plant): Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants
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London:: Wm S. Orr & Co.,, 1836.. First edition. Fine. Native to Bengal. A fine original hand-colored engraving by S. Holden after painting by FW Smith. Fine Condition. Folio (12.5 x 9 inches). Archivally matted in Ivory Rag Mat with gilt French line decoration, sized to 16 x 20 inches and suitable for framing. Includes horticultural text. The fine hand-colored engravings and lithographs from Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants claim their honored place as highlights of Victorian botanical illustration. As the nineteenth century ushered in a profound era of plant hunting and gathering worldwide, newly discovered botanical specimens were brought to Europe for cultivation. Sir Joseph Paxton (1801- 1865) endeavored to include these fine discoveries as part of his floricultural monthly; The Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants, which also featured the favored British cultivars. Joseph Paxton was, at one time, superintendent of the gardens at…
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Brugmansia waymannii (Wayman's Brugansia): Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants
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London:: Wm S. Orr & Co.,, 1838.. First edition. Fine. Original hand-colored engraving by Frederick Smith. Fine Condition. Octavo (6.25 x 9 inches). Presented and sold in Lowry-James' elegant signature matting treatment of a single Ivory Rag Mat with gilt French line decoration, sized to 12 x 16 inches and suitable for framing. The fine hand-colored engravings and lithographs from Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants claim their honored place as highlights of Victorian botanical illustration. As the nineteenth century ushered in a profound era of plant hunting and gathering worldwide, newly discovered botanical specimens were brought to Europe for cultivation. Sir Joseph Paxton (1801- 1865) endeavored to include these fine discoveries as part of his floricultural monthly; The Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants, which also featured the favored British cultivars. Joseph Paxton was, at one time, superintendent of the gardens at Chatsworth House,…
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Calochortus venustus (Beautiful Calochortus).: Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants
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London:: Wm S. Orr & Co.,, 1834.. First edition. Fine. Original hand-colored engraving by Frederick W. Smith. Fine Condition. Octavo (6.25 x 9 inches). Presented and sold in Lowry-James' elegant signature matting treatment of a single Ivory Rag Mat with gilt French line decoration, sized to 12 x 16 inches and suitable for framing. The fine hand-colored engravings and lithographs from Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants claim their honored place as highlights of Victorian botanical illustration. As the nineteenth century ushered in a profound era of plant hunting and gathering worldwide, newly discovered botanical specimens were brought to Europe for cultivation. Sir Joseph Paxton (1801- 1865) endeavored to include these fine discoveries as part of his floricultural monthly; The Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants, which also featured the favored British cultivars. Joseph Paxton was, at one time, superintendent of the gardens at Chatsworth…
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Lilium Speciosum (White-flowered Showy Lily): Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants
by Paxton, Sir Joseph.
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London:: Wm S. Orr & Co.,, 1836.. First edition. Fine with original hand-coloring. Original hand-colored copperplate engraving by Frederick W. Smith. Fine Condition. Octavo (6.25 x 9 inches). Presented and sold in Lowry-James' elegant signature matting treatment of a single Ivory Rag Mat with gilt French line decoration, sized to 12 x 16 inches and suitable for framing. Includes horticultural text. The fine hand-colored engravings and lithographs from Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants claim their honored place as highlights of Victorian botanical illustration. As the nineteenth century ushered in a profound era of plant hunting and gathering worldwide, newly discovered botanical specimens were brought to Europe for cultivation. Sir Joseph Paxton (1801- 1865) endeavored to include these fine discoveries as part of his floricultural monthly; The Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants, which also featured the favored British cultivars. Joseph…
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Collinsia Bicolor: Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants
by Paxton, Sir Joseph.
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London:: Wm S. Orr & Co.,, 1836.. First edition. Fine with original hand-coloring. Native botanical of California discovered by David Douglas in 1832. Original hand-colored copperplate engraving by Frederick W. Smith. Fine Condition. Octavo (6.25 x 9 inches). Presented and sold in Lowry-James' elegant signature matting treatment of a single Ivory Rag Mat with gilt French line decoration, sized to 12 x 16 inches and suitable for framing. Includes horticultural text. The fine hand-colored engravings and lithographs from Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants claim their honored place as highlights of Victorian botanical illustration. As the nineteenth century ushered in a profound era of plant hunting and gathering worldwide, newly discovered botanical specimens were brought to Europe for cultivation. Sir Joseph Paxton (1801- 1865) endeavored to include these fine discoveries as part of his floricultural monthly; The Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering…
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Diplopappus Incanus (Michaelmas Daisy): Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants
by Paxton, Sir Joseph.
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London:: Wm S. Orr & Co.,, 1836.. First edition. Fine with original hand-coloring. Native botanical of California discovered by David Douglas in 1832. Original hand-colored copperplate engraving by Frederick W. Smith. Fine Condition. Octavo (6.25 x 9 inches). Presented and sold in Lowry-James' elegant signature matting treatment of a single Ivory Rag Mat with gilt French line decoration, sized to 12 x 16 inches and suitable for framing. Includes horticultural text. The fine hand-colored engravings and lithographs from Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants claim their honored place as highlights of Victorian botanical illustration. As the nineteenth century ushered in a profound era of plant hunting and gathering worldwide, newly discovered botanical specimens were brought to Europe for cultivation. Sir Joseph Paxton (1801- 1865) endeavored to include these fine discoveries as part of his floricultural monthly; The Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering…
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Verbena Amoena (Pleasing Vervain): Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants
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London:: Wm S. Orr & Co.,, 1840.. First edition. Fine. Botanical native of Mexico. A fine original hand-colored engraving by FW Smith. Fine Condition. Octavo (6.25 x 9 in./ 15.87 x 22.86 cm). Archivally matted in Ivory Rag Mat with gilt French line decoration, sized to12 x 16 in./30.48 x 40.64 cm). Includes horticultural text. The fine hand-colored engravings and lithographs from Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants claim their honored place as highlights of Victorian botanical illustration. As the nineteenth century ushered in a profound era of plant hunting and gathering worldwide, newly discovered botanical specimens were brought to Europe for cultivation. Sir Joseph Paxton (1801- 1865) endeavored to include these fine discoveries as part of his floricultural monthly; The Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants, which also featured the favored British cultivars. Joseph Paxton was, at one time, superintendent of the gardens at Chatsworth House,…
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