The Botanical Treasury : Celebrating 40 of the world's most fascinating plants through rare prints and classic texts

The Botanical Treasury : Celebrating 40 of the world's most fascinating plants through rare prints and classic texts
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Total Pages : 176
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ISBN-10 : 0233004564
ISBN-13 : 9780233004563
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Book Synopsis The Botanical Treasury : Celebrating 40 of the world's most fascinating plants through rare prints and classic texts by : Christopher Mills

Download or read book The Botanical Treasury : Celebrating 40 of the world's most fascinating plants through rare prints and classic texts written by Christopher Mills and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This remarkable book reveals the story of 40 of the world's most fascinating plants. The plants are explored through specially selected facsimile texts from the Archives at Kew and expert introductions, as well as exceptional and beautiful illustrations. The Botanical Treasury also includes 40 beautifully reproduced prints of the plants which can then be framed, allowing the reader to truly appreciate these magnificent plants. Written by Kew's experts and curated by Christopher Mills, previously Head of Kew's Library, Art and Archives.


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