《The Botanical Treasury》

by Christopher Mills (Author)

Product details

Paperback: 176 pages

Publisher: Andre Deutsch Ltd (4 Feb. 2016)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0233004564

ISBN-13: 978-0233004563

Product Dimensions:31 x 4.1 x 23.8 cm

Product Description

This remarkable book, and accompanying prints, is packaged in a sumptuous presentation box. It 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.

Product Description

The facts about each plant are fascinating --Historic Gardens Review

Sometimes you come across a book so beautiful it absolutely takes your breath away, The Botanical Treasury is absolutely one of those books. --a beautiful space

About the Author

Christopher Mills has been Head of Library, Art and Archives at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew for nine years. Before that he was Head of Collections at the Natural History Museum, London for 13 years. He writes regularly on the subject of Botany for both the academic and lay enthusiast market.