Very Victorian Passion: Orchid Painti Phillip Cribb

Name: Very Victorian Passion: Orchid Painti By Phillip Cribb
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Very Victorian Passion: Orchid Painti by Phillip Cribb

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Summary

John Day's ink and watercolour illustrations of over 2300 orchids now form one of the most important botanical archives in the world. This book presents 280 of those illustrations, as well as discussing the Victorians' love of orchids and looking at 'a year in the life of a Victorian orchid grower'.

Very Victorian Passion: Orchid Painti Summary

Very Victorian Passion: Orchid Painti by Phillip Cribb

John Day was one of the richest and most famous orchid growers in Europe. His collection of watercolor and ink illustrations now form one of the most important botanical archives in the world. The Day archive is used daily by scientists and horticulturists at The Royal Collection, Kew, London, but until now, the entire collection has never before been published.

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Sku

GOR005431158

ISBN 13

9780500970157

ISBN 10

0500970157

Title

Very Victorian Passion: Orchid Painti by Phillip Cribb

Author

Phillip Cribb

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Thames & Hudson Ltd

Year published

2004-03-01

Number of pages

464

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us