Hunt, P. Francis

Orchidaceae [Signed by both Author and Illustrator,. binding by Zaehnsdorf]

Bourton: Bourton Press, 1973. Mary A. Grierson. Folio, 1st ed., pp.144, 40 full page col. plates by Mary A. Grierson, a.e.g., No. 410 of a limited edition of 600 numbered and signed copies by the botanist Francis Hunt and the artist Mary Grierson, bound in full vellum by Zaehnsdorf, cloth slipcase, a fine copy. Note: this item is heavy and may require additional postage

The text gives an excellent introduction to orchids, their naming, structure, flowers and orchids of Europe, Asia, America, Australia, their cultivation, economic value, conservation, etc. Grierson studied under John Nash and was the botanical artist and illustrator at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Hunt is a British botanist who served as curator of orchids at Kew and collaborated with Grierson on several projects. Item #94522

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