Flores Poetici Florists Manual by Bourne (12 results)

Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Near Fine. Applewood Books. Facsimile Edition. Published in cooperation with Old Sturbridge Village. Reprint of 1833 edition published by Munroe and Francis, Boston. Hardcover has pictorial paper-covered boards. Color illustrations. 288 pages. No dust jacket, as issued. Binding tight. Appears to be unread. Book is in excellent condition with only a hint of having been opened at the front outer hinge. Pages clean and unmarked. Carefully packed, shipped in a box.

Condition: Near Fine, NO DJ. reprint. 12mo. 288pp. Facsimile reprint of the 1833 original. Copy #8 of 1000 in this edition.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 266. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1833 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 266.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Scarce. 8vo. Rebound in blue cloth, red morocco label with title in gilt, new endpapers. 73 half-page hand-colored plates. Very light scattered foxing throughout. A beautiful copy of an early American botanical book.

Condition: Very Good. Rebound in modern sage linen with 71 of 73 half-page handcolored botanical illustrations (lacking pages 59-62) throughout with descriptive text.Peripheral staining to first 73 pages. New endpapers. Some minor toning & thumbing throughout not affecting images. A nice copy with no previous owners' names or other defacements. A scarce early American botanical work with colored plates. 5.75 x 9.25 in (14.5 x 23.5 cm).

288pp. including seventy-three handcolored engravings. Later pebbled cloth boards and modern morocco backstrip, leather label. Corners worn. One signature moderately foxed (affecting four illustrations). Very good. A treatise on botany, with interesting early American color plates. In the introduction, Bourne states that his purpose is to provide his readers with a text that includes a discussion of the scientific elements of plant botany that will also be accessible to the casual reader. The list that appears under the running title, "Index to Colored Flowers," is misleading. Though 124 plants are noted, many in the same class are represented by a single, general illustration. According to the titlepage, Bourne was editor of the LITERARY MAGAZINE. Not in Bennett or McGrath. An attractive, and rare, American botanical, with interesting and early color plates. OCLC 5226972.

Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Full green cloth with black label to spine. 73 half-page handcolored botanical illustrations throughout with descriptive text. Foxing to pages 23 to 37. Very occasional ghosting not affecting images. Wear to head and tail of spine. \ A scarce early American botanical with hand-colored plates. 6 x 9.7 inches (15.2 x 24.6 cm).

BOURNE, Hermon. Flores Poetici. The Florist's Manual: Designed As An Introduction to Vegetable Physiology and Systematic Botany, for Cultivators of Flowers, With More than Eighty Beautifully Coloured Engravings of Poetic Flowers. Boston & New York: Munroe and Francis & Charles S. Francis, 1833. 288pp. including seventy-three handcolored engravings. Contemporary three quarter morocco and cloth, spine gilt. Boards rubbed, worn at hinges and extremities. Scattered foxing. Very good. A treatise on botany, with interesting early American color plates. In the introduction, Bourne states that his purpose is to provided his readers with a text that includes a discussion of the scientific elements of plant botany that will be accessible to the casual reader. The list that appears under the running title, "Index to Colored Flowers," is misleading. Though 124 plants are noted, many in the same class are represented by a single, general illustration. According to the titlepage, Bourne was editor of the LITERARY MAGAZINE. Not in Bennett or McGrath. An attractive, and rare, American botanical, with interesting and early color plates. OCLC 5226972.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1833. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 268, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 268.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1833. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 308, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 308.