Search Results: Titles starting with G from Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books

London:: Wm S. Orr & Co.,, 1838.. First edition. Fine. A fine original hand-colored engraving by F.W. 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, owned by the Sixth Duke of… Read More

London:: Wm S. Orr & Co.,, 1840.. First edition. Fine. Botanical native of Nepal, introduced to Britain by Dr. Wallich in 1838. 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,… Read More

Bernburg:: W.E. H. Sommer & Söhne,, c. 1890.. Very Good. Folio. Stapled printed pattern book.

London:: Wm S. Orr & Co.,, 1841.. First edition. Fine. Native botanical of Caraccas. Introduced to Britain in 1839. Geunus named for noted Zurich botanist, Conrad Gesner. A fine original hand-colored engraving by S. Holden. 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… Read More

London:: Wm S. Orr & Co.,, 1841.. First edition. Fine. Botanical native to South America. A fine original hand-colored engraving by S. Holden. 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,… Read More

London:: Wm S. Orr & Co.,, 1838.. First edition. Fine. A fine original hand-colored engraving by F.W. 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, owned by the Sixth Duke of… Read More

Grandview, Missouri:: Diversity Books Ltd.,, 1967.. First printing. A Fine copy in a Fine D/J (price clipped). Octavo (5.75 x 8.5 in., 146 x 216 mm). Robins egg blue cloth with gilt lettering on spine. Pp. 351. Fully illustrated with colored and black and white photographs.

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… Read More

Ghent:: Louis Van Houtte,, 1856.. First edition. Fine . A Fine original color lithograph (Octavo: 6.5 x 9.75 inches) matted in Ivory Rag board sized to 12 x 16 inches and suitable for framing. Rich and luminous, this plate is printed from stone in multiple colors and then finished by hand at the printing studios amidst the van Houtte gardens; Horto Van Houtteano.To honor the burgeoning interest in horticulture throughout Europe during the nineteenth century several botanical periodicals were created to document and illustrate the beauty of new botanical discoveries worldwide. Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe, Ghent; Louis van Houtte,1845-1888 was among the finest horticultural journals produced at the time. As experienced botanical engravers, botanists and nurserymen in their own right the editors Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire combined their talents to produce this glorious publication which documented both the newly discovered exotics and the popular plants being… Read More

Ghent:: Louis Van Houtte,, 1845-1888.. First edition. Fine . A Fine original color lithograph (Octavo: 6.5 x 9.75 inches) matted in Ivory Rag board sized to 12 x 16 inches and suitable for framing. Rich and luminous, this plate is printed from stone in multiple colors and then finished by hand at the printing studios amidst the van Houtte gardens; Horto Van Houtteano.To honor the burgeoning interest in horticulture throughout Europe during the nineteenth century several botanical periodicals were created to document and illustrate the beauty of new botanical discoveries worldwide. Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe, Ghent; Louis van Houtte,1845-1888 was among the finest horticultural journals produced at the time. As experienced botanical engravers, botanists and nurserymen in their own right the editors Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire combined their talents to produce this glorious publication which documented both the newly discovered exotics and the popular plants… Read More

London:: Dean and Son,, 1866.. First edition. Fine. A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo (8.5 x 7 inches). Finely matted in double ivory rag matting with gilt French line decoration. In the classic tradition of an illuminated manuscript, this charming print was executed by an unidentified gentlewoman; an artist and naturalist simply known as "A Lady" whom by the unfortunate plight of a physical malformation became an outcast to Victorian high society. Seeking solace she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu, where she developed her inherent gifts here represented with her insightful depiction of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Brightly colored butterflies, insects or birds intermingle with rich blossoms or native grasses, or perch on finely detailed branches of fruit and berries, all surrounding the fine poetic expression of this keen nineteenth century naturalist.  Matted in Rag Board

London:: Dean and Son,, 1866.. First edition. Fine. A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo (8.5 x 7 inches). Finely matted in double ivory rag matting with gilt French line decoration. In the classic tradition of an illuminated manuscript, this charming print was executed by an unidentified gentlewoman; an artist and naturalist simply known as "A Lady" whom by the unfortunate plight of a physical malformation became an outcast to Victorian high society. Seeking solace she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu, where she developed her inherent gifts here represented with her insightful depiction of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Brightly colored butterflies, insects or birds intermingle with rich blossoms or native grasses, or perch on finely detailed branches of fruit and berries, all surrounding the fine poetic expression of this keen nineteenth century naturalist.  Matted in Rag Board

London:: Dean and Son,, 1866.. First edition. Fine. A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo (8.5 x 7 inches). Finely matted in double ivory rag matting with gilt French line decoration. In the classic tradition of an illuminated manuscript, this charming print was executed by an unidentified gentlewoman; an artist and naturalist simply known as "A Lady" whom by the unfortunate plight of a physical malformation became an outcast to Victorian high society. Seeking solace she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu, where she developed her inherent gifts here represented with her insightful depiction of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Brightly colored butterflies, insects or birds intermingle with rich blossoms or native grasses, or perch on finely detailed branches of fruit and berries, all surrounding the fine poetic expression of this keen nineteenth century naturalist.  Matted in Rag Board

London:: Dean and Son,, 1866.. First edition. Fine. A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo (8.5 x 7 inches). Finely matted in double ivory rag matting with gilt French line decoration. In the classic tradition of an illuminated manuscript, this charming print was executed by an unidentified gentlewoman; an artist and naturalist simply known as "A Lady" whom by the unfortunate plight of a physical malformation became an outcast to Victorian high society. Seeking solace she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu, where she developed her inherent gifts here represented with her insightful depiction of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Brightly colored butterflies, insects or birds intermingle with rich blossoms or native grasses, or perch on finely detailed branches of fruit and berries, all surrounding the fine poetic expression of this keen nineteenth century naturalist.  Matted in Rag Board

London:: Dean and Son,, 1866.. First edition. Fine. A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo (8.5 x 7 inches). Finely matted in double ivory rag matting with gilt French line decoration. In the classic tradition of an illuminated manuscript, this charming print was executed by an unidentified gentlewoman; an artist and naturalist simply known as "A Lady" whom by the unfortunate plight of a physical malformation became an outcast to Victorian high society. Seeking solace she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu, where she developed her inherent gifts here represented with her insightful depiction of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Brightly colored butterflies, insects or birds intermingle with rich blossoms or native grasses, or perch on finely detailed branches of fruit and berries, all surrounding the fine poetic expression of this keen nineteenth century naturalist. Matted in Rag Board

London:: Dean and Son,, 1866.. First edition. Fine. A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo (8.5 x 7 inches). Finely matted in double ivory rag matting with gilt French line decoration. In the classic tradition of an illuminated manuscript, this charming print was executed by an unidentified gentlewoman; an artist and naturalist simply known as "A Lady" whom by the unfortunate plight of a physical malformation became an outcast to Victorian high society. Seeking solace she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu, where she developed her inherent gifts here represented with her insightful depiction of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Brightly colored butterflies, insects or birds intermingle with rich blossoms or native grasses, or perch on finely detailed branches of fruit and berries, all surrounding the fine poetic expression of this keen nineteenth century naturalist.  Matted in Rag Board

London:: Dean and Son,, 1866.. First edition. Fine. A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo (8.5 x 7 inches). Finely matted in double ivory rag matting with gilt French line decoration. In the classic tradition of an illuminated manuscript, this charming print was executed by an unidentified gentlewoman; an artist and naturalist simply known as "A Lady" whom by the unfortunate plight of a physical malformation became an outcast to Victorian high society. Seeking solace she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu, where she developed her inherent gifts here represented with her insightful depiction of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Brightly colored butterflies, insects or birds intermingle with rich blossoms or native grasses, or perch on finely detailed branches of fruit and berries, all surrounding the fine poetic expression of this keen nineteenth century naturalist.  Matted in Rag Board

London:: Dean and Son,, 1866.. First edition. Fine. A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo (8.5 x 7 inches). Finely matted in double ivory rag matting with gilt French line decoration. In the classic tradition of an illuminated manuscript, this charming print was executed by an unidentified gentlewoman; an artist and naturalist simply known as "A Lady" whom by the unfortunate plight of a physical malformation became an outcast to Victorian high society. Seeking solace she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu, where she developed her inherent gifts here represented with her insightful depiction of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Brightly colored butterflies, insects or birds intermingle with rich blossoms or native grasses, or perch on finely detailed branches of fruit and berries, all surrounding the fine poetic expression of this keen nineteenth century naturalist.  Matted in Rag Board

London:: Dean and Son,, 1866.. First edition. Fine. A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo (8.5 x 7 inches). Finely matted in double ivory rag matting with gilt French line decoration. In the classic tradition of an illuminated manuscript, this charming print was executed by an unidentified gentlewoman; an artist and naturalist simply known as "A Lady" whom by the unfortunate plight of a physical malformation became an outcast to Victorian high society. Seeking solace she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu, where she developed her inherent gifts here represented with her insightful depiction of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Brightly colored butterflies, insects or birds intermingle with rich blossoms or native grasses, or perch on finely detailed branches of fruit and berries, all surrounding the fine poetic expression of this keen nineteenth century naturalist.  Matted in Rag Board

London:: Dean and Son,, 1866.. First edition. Fine. A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo (8.5 x 7 inches). Finely matted in double ivory rag matting with gilt French line decoration. In the classic tradition of an illuminated manuscript, this charming print was executed by an unidentified gentlewoman; an artist and naturalist simply known as "A Lady" whom by the unfortunate plight of a physical malformation became an outcast to Victorian high society. Seeking solace she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu, where she developed her inherent gifts here represented with her insightful depiction of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Brightly colored butterflies, insects or birds intermingle with rich blossoms or native grasses, or perch on finely detailed branches of fruit and berries, all surrounding the fine poetic expression of this keen nineteenth century naturalist.  Matted in Rag Board