MIMETES. An illustrated account of MIMETES SALISBURY and OROTHAMNUS PAPPE, two notable Cape Genera of the Proteaceae- by John Patrick Rourke- Compton Herbarium, National Botanical Gardens of South Africa, Kirstenbosch, Cape. Illustrated by Thalia Lincoln.
Numbered and signed copy 208 of 500 copies, signed by the author and artist.
Quarter Bound brown leather spine with green leather boards with gilt blocking to upper board. Five raised ribs to spine. Published by Tiyan Publishers(Pty) Ltd, Rondebosch, Cape Town. 1982
Half Title, Title, Compilation detail, Foreword, Preface, Acknowledgements by J P Rourke, Acknowledgements by Thalia Lincoln, Contents, Key to the Species of Mimetes, References, Index and List of Illustrations (15 each signed in pencil by the artist), xvi plus 174 pages text, maps, illustrations, and index.
A glorious presentation with superb drawings using a selection of 72 Derwent dry colour pencils. Laid on top of one another the colours build up into a defined three-dimensional layer with a waxy texture similar to the plants themselves. (From the original prospectus for the book issued prior to publication.) (Added by the seller 13/7/24)
Complete with cream linen slipcase.
ISBN 0 620 06285
- Jacket Condition: As Published
- Binding Condition: As New
- Overall Condition: As New
- Size: 606 X 490 mm. Weight 15kgs
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