THE TEMPLE OF FLORA
Written by Stephen Harris. Illustrated by Robert Thornton.
Stock no. 2125063
Published by Folio Society. 2008. Fine condition.

Very large format. The first ever full-size facsimile of the greatest English florilegium. Quarter-bound in Nigerian goatskin, cloth sides. Front board printed and blocked with design by David Eccles from 'The Night-Blowing Cereus'. 232 pages with 9 preliminary monochrome plates, 5 preliminary colour plates and 29 flower illustrations. Text printed on felt-marked Modigliani Neve paper and plates printed on Modigliani Insize. Green ribbon marker. Coloured top edges. Book Size: 22.5" x 18.25". Commentary volume by Stephen Harris. Presented in solander box, bound in buckram. 128 pages. 12" x 8.25". Of the Limited edition of 1980 copies only 600 have been bound into book form. Due to the size of this book, if posted, it will need to be sent via courier. This is Copy No. 90. Also contains 2 beautiful colour plates in an envelope - for you to frame! Contained in original slip case that has bumping to a couple of corners and some scuff marks. This is a gorgeous item! This copy would make a wonderful gift. This book is VERY heavy and will be needed to be sent via courier.

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THE SURINAM ALBUM
Written by Julie Harvey. Illustrated by Maria Sybylla Merian.
Stock no. 1812675
Published by Folio Society. 1st thus 2006. Nearly fine condition.

Facsimile edition with introductory booklet in custom made clamshell box. 91 watercolour facsimiles from the Maria Sibylla Merian Collection in the British Museum. Maria Sibylla Merian was one of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries' great painters of plants and animals. Limited edition of 1000. A sturdy inner panel holds the commentary volume underneath. This is bound in green cloth and printed on high-quality white laid paper. Julie Harvey of the Entomology Library at the Natural History Museum has written a fascinating introduction to Merian's work, setting it in context and providing an overview of her life and times. Due to the size of this book, if posted, it will need to be sent via courier. Small scuff mark to top of rear board (minor). Else a beautiful copy. Copy No. 16 of 1000. Clam shell case is in fine condition. Contained in original packaging from the Folio Society - polystyrene (reinforced and repaired with brown tape) and cardboard box. This copy would make a wonderful gift.

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BRIEF LIVES
Written by John Aubrey; Richard Barber.
Stock no. 1608271
Published by Folio Society. 1975. Slightly better than very good condition.

Beige cloth, gold and brown decorations. B/w illustrations. Contained in slipcase which has some wear at corners.

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ENGLAND UNDER THE STUARTS
Written by G.M. Trevelyan.
Stock no. 1607989
Published by Folio Society. 3rd 1997. Nearly fine condition.

A History of England series. Blue decorative cloth, gilt. Colour illustrations. Top edge blue. Contained in a blue slipcase which has some bumps and scuffs.

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THE DIARIES
Written by William Allingham.
Stock no. 1607190
Published by Folio Society. 2007. Fine condition.

Reprint edition with new introduction. Green cloth, gilt titles and decorations. Sepia photos. Contained in a green slipcase in very good condition.

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BRIEF LIVES
Written by John Aubrey; Richard Barber.
Stock no. 1607189
Published by Folio Society. 1975. Very good condition.

Beige cloth, gold and brown decorations. B/w illustrations. Some scuffing to to title block. Contained in a very good slipcase.

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BLESSINGTON-D'ORSAY: A MASQUERADE
Written by Michael Sadleir.
Stock no. 1602599
Published by Folio Society. 1983. Slightly better than very good condition.

Green cloth spine, pink decorated boards. Brown scuff mark to top of spine (across the title). Contents fine. Contained in a pale grey slipcase which is bumped to spine.

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THE YOUNG VISITERS OR MR SALTEENAS PLAN
Written by Daisy Ashford. Illustrated by Diana Brough.
Stock no. 692125
Published by Folio Society. 1st 1956. Very good condition.

Red cloth spine, yellow decorative paper boards. 8 hand-coloured plates. A few foxspots. Contained in good slipcase which is split and faded.

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