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William Robinson

Flora and Sylva

A Monthly Review for Lovers of Garden, Woodland, Tree or Flower.

Published: W. Robinson & Co., London, 1903-05

Edition: First edition

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3 Volumes

Contains 66 chromolithograph plates with tissue guards.

Numerous black and white engravings.

First edition of a wonderful periodical series edited by William Robinson, recognised as a

trail blazer of the time in horticulture and garden design. He sought out the best

quality paper to complement the plates in the publication and employed the most eminent

artists available. 

"The vivid floral chromolithographs are drawn from paintings by Henry G. Moon, who's death

in late 1903 contributed to the suspension of the journal, and to whom the third volume is

dedicated."

Very few of these sets are now available owing to them being dis-bound for their plates.  

Volume 1.

1903; April 1903 - December 1903.

324 pages. 18 colour plates with tissue-guards + in-text illustrations.

Volume 2.

1904; January 1904 - December 1904.

392 pages. 24 colour plates + tissue-guards + in-text illustrations.

Volume 3.

1905; January 1905 - December 1905.

360 pages. 24 colour plates + tissue-guards + in-text illustrations.

Recorded delivery weight 10000g.

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.

  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: 32 x 24 cm
  • Sold By: West Clare Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Tom Moloney
  • Country: Ireland
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0657087803
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