Kew Pocketbooks: Palms |
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| Author:
| Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Kew |
| Introduction by:
| Baker, William
Grace, Olwen M. |
| Series title: | Kew Pocketbooks Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84246-711-4 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2021 |
| Publisher: | Kew Publishing
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $12.99 |
Book Description:
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The Library, Art and Archives at Kew is one of the most extensive botanical libraries in the world, with the oldest item dating back to the 1370s. In this new pocketbook series from Kew, each book presents 40 botanical paintings from the collection, illustrating the variety within each plant group, as well as the diversity of the collection and artistic styles. An introductory chapter by a Kew expert provides an overview of palms, and extended captions accompany each painting. The...
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The Library, Art and Archives at Kew is one of the most extensive botanical libraries in the world, with the oldest item dating back to the 1370s. In this new pocketbook series from Kew, each book presents 40 botanical paintings from the collection, illustrating the variety within each plant group, as well as the diversity of the collection and artistic styles. An introductory chapter by a Kew expert provides an overview of palms, and extended captions accompany each painting. The luxury finish on these books make them a must-have gift item, printed on uncoated paper and with a cloth and foil finish.