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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Compton, Robert Harold; Rice, Elsie Garrett (illus.)

Wild Flowers of The Cape of Good Hope

Published: The Botanical Society Of South Africa, Kirstenbosch, Newlands, c.1950

Edition: First

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Published circa 1950.

From the Foreword by Genl. J.C. Smuts: "I for one am truly grateful to Mrs. Garrett Rice for these exquisite floral paintings [...] The paintings will be welcomed not only by the lovers of our beautiful flowers, but also by students interested in their scientific aspects."

pp. 24 prelims / text + 250 colour plates from watercolours by the artist + [vi] index.

Green cloth boards, gilt titling on spine. DJ in protective brodart, shows light foxing, light stain to rear DJ, general signs of wear.

  • Jacket Condition: Fair
  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 255mm x 190mm x 25mm
  • Sold By: Richmond Books and Prints
  • Contact Person: John Donaldson
  • Country: South Africa
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