[Tilton, J.E.] Phantom Flowers. A Treatise on the Art of Producing Skeleton Leaves. 1st. Ed. Pub. Shepard & Gill. 1872
pp.96 with 6 white-on-black monochrome illus., each with tissue-guard. Small 8vo. Contents thor. vg. to fine. Original green cloth boards with gilt decoration in thor. vg. condition.
Fascinating. A Victorian-era reference work on "leaf skeletonizing", a centuries old process of removing the chlorophyll from leaves to create intricate designs in imitation of those left by insects and larvae. These designs were used as borders on photographic portraits and for other decorative uses.
£95.00 [Ref: 58088]