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WILMOTT, Ellen Ann. The Genus Rosa. London: Hazell, Watson & Viney for John Murray. 1910-1914.
2 volumes, 2° (378 x 282mm). Half-titles, additional letterpress half-title and title dated 1910 at rear of vol.I. 132 chromolithographic plates, 15 black-and-white plates, 68 full-page illustrations, all after Alfred Parsons. Contemporary green morocco-backed cloth, spine gilt, t.e.g., original wrappers bound-in (light discolouration of spines, corners very slightly bumped).
FIRST EDITION. A fine copy, bound from the 25 original parts, issued between September 5, 1910 and March 14, 1914. The originals drawings for the work by Alfred Parsons are held in the Lindley Library. Nissen BBI 2166. (2)
2 volumes, 2° (378 x 282mm). Half-titles, additional letterpress half-title and title dated 1910 at rear of vol.I. 132 chromolithographic plates, 15 black-and-white plates, 68 full-page illustrations, all after Alfred Parsons. Contemporary green morocco-backed cloth, spine gilt, t.e.g., original wrappers bound-in (light discolouration of spines, corners very slightly bumped).
FIRST EDITION. A fine copy, bound from the 25 original parts, issued between September 5, 1910 and March 14, 1914. The originals drawings for the work by Alfred Parsons are held in the Lindley Library. Nissen BBI 2166. (2)