The flowers of Japan and the art of floral arrangement.

Tokyo, Hakubunsha, Ginza [et al.], 1891

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Folio; 54 pl. (text n.c., some sm. marg. tears, margins of last few ff. sl. damaged).

Sewn (wrappers sl. dampstained).

First edition of this fine botanical work by Conder (1852-1920), British architect who worked as a professor at the Imperial College of Engineering. Ill. with 54 plates, of which 14 delicately hand-coloured, by various Japenese artists.
Ref. Not in Cordier, Japonica, Nissen (BBI).
Prov. Captain John Philips (ms. entry dated December 25th 1945).

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