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Auction #120 begins on 16 Jan 2025

Rourke (J.P.) & Lincoln (T.)

MIMETES

Published: Tiyan Publishers, Cape Town, 1982

Edition: First Edition

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A beautiful and rare work for the collector of fine botanical art and Africana. This huge elephant folio measures 660 x 490 mm, and besides the 173 pp text by a noted authority in the field of Proteaceae, John Rourke, it is illustrated by Thalia Lincoln with 14 exquisite colour plates, drawings and black & white portraits.

A fine copy in the original 1/4 brown leather, rest green leather binding, with gilt on front cover and spine, in the original linen solander case as issued. First limited edition of 500 copies signed by the author and illustrator at rear.

The book is in fine condition, the solander case has seen better days.

  • Binding Condition: Near Fine
  • Overall Condition: Near Fine
  • Size: Elephant folio 50 x 66 cm
  • Sold By: Mantis Books
  • Contact Person: Charl Yates
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0833219905
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