Blunt, W. and Stearn, W.T. The Art of Botanical Illustration. New Rev. Ed. Pub. Antique Collectors’ Club. 1994
pp.367 with col. & b/. illus. throughout. Large 4to. Fine hardback in fine dw., with gentle sunning to spine. From the library of Prof. Grenville (Gren) Lucas OBE, much loved botanist and conservationist. Half-title signed and dated (April 1994) by William Stearn. Antique Collectors’ Club page inscribed ‘With best wishes, Diana Steel’ (Steel was Director of the ACC). Dedication page signed by the dedicatee, Eldwyth R. Stearn. Loosely inserted is an original RBG Kew invitation card to the book launch of ‘The Art of Botanical Illustration’ which was held at Kew Gardens in April 1994. A super copy.
Originally published in 1950 as a part of the New Naturalist Series, this much enhanced edition is a must for all those interested in botanical illustration and the history of the techniques involved. Highly recommended.
£65.00 [Ref: 68834]