Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe, Journal General d'Horticulture... with 71 magnificent color plates.
Brussels: Gand, 1862 - 1865. Hardcover. Van Houtte is known for the stunning chromolithographs of flowers, with a rare quadruple size plate of "Lilium Auratum". Volume 15, 71 color plates total, comprising 27 double page plates, 44 single page plates, 1 folio plate, 1 b&w, 228pp text. Plesch 445; Nissen 2254. This volume includes one of the very scarce quadruple size plate of lilies, "Lilium Auratum", 12 1/2 x 19". Many rose plates. Original brown quarter leather with with gilt title on spine, cloth boards, marbled end papers. Bookplate of Gratien van Hecke. Very good condition. Item #5963
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