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The Botanical Treasury: The tale of 40 of the world's most fascinating plants
Mixed media product
Main Details
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The Botanical Treasury: The tale of 40 of the world's most fascinating plants
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Christopher Mills
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By (author) Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
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Physical Properties |
Format:Mixed media product | Pages:216 | Dimensions(mm): Height 280,Width 216 |
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Category/Genre | Trees, wildflowers and plants |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780233004563
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Classifications | Dewey:580 |
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Illustrations |
140 clr illus
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Welbeck Publishing Group
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Imprint |
Andre Deutsch Ltd
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Publication Date |
4 February 2016 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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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.
Author Biography
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.
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