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a book with a picture of a flower on it
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Estimate €2,000 - €2,500
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Botany Harrison, Joseph The Floricultural Cabinet and Florists’ Magazine … Edited by Joseph Harrison, Gardener. 24 of 27 volumes, Sheffield, Whittaker & Co., 1833–1858, with 24 title pages in copperplate or lithography, 308 plates (8 folded) in lithography or copperplate engraving (of which 303 are old colour plates), numerous woodcuts in the text. With descriptive text in English, 8° green contemporary half-leather with coloured spine labels and gold-embossed titles, as well as leather corners. (Partially scuffed). Pritzel, 3789. Rare in this state of completeness; no more comprehensive edition has been offered on the market in recent years. A total of 27 volumes were published under this title; volumes 12, 15 and 27 are missing here. The old-coloured plates often feature several illustrations of flowers. The woodcuts depict gardens, garden houses, etc. - Many volumes bear an ex-libris (‘Deo Volente’ above the coat of arms). Condition: text and plates free from stains; one plate has a tear. Occasional slight fading of the text. Beautiful, vibrant colouring. A comprehensive series, therefore very rare. - 24 of 27 volumes. With 24 title pages in copperplate engravings or lithographs, 308 plates (8 of which are folded) in lithographs or copperplate engravings (303 of which are old colour plates), and numerous woodcuts in the text. - Contemporary green half-leather binding with coloured spine labels and gold-stamped titles, as well as leather corners. (Partially worn.) This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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