Hortus Floridus. The four books of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter flowers.

Published by London, Minerva Press,1974.

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Seller: Hünersdorff Rare Books ABA ILAB, London, United KingdomHünersdorff Rare Books ABA ILAB

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Oblong 4to. Some 119 ff (unnumbered). Engraved illustrations opposite text. Publisher's pictorial printed wrappers. Beautifully reproduced copy of this Florilegeum originally published in 1615 by Crispin van de Pass (c1597-1670). The introduction here is by Eleanour Sinclair Rohde, the renowned garden writer (first publ. 1928-9). An account is given of the many flowers reproduced here that are still grown as garden flowers. A very good copy of this attractive & informative volume. The text translated from the Latin by Spencer Savage With an introduction by Eleanour Sinclair Rohde - Fine engravings by Crispin van de Pass. Landscape format. Dust wrapper. [Attributes: Hard Cover] Bookseller: CHANTREY BOOKS (PBFA member) Sole trader [United Kingdom] £35.

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Title
Hortus Floridus. The four books of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter flowers.
Author
VAN DE PASS Crispin.
Publisher
London, Minerva Press,1974.
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Soft cover

Hünersdorff Rare Books ABA ILAB

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