The rhododendrons of Sikkim-Himalaya; being an account, botanical and geographical of the rhododendrons recently discovered in the mountains of Eastern Himalaya [...]. Second edition.

2 parts in 1 vol., folio; 20 pl. protected with tissue guards (occ. spotting on text ff., scarcely affecting the pl.).

Contemp. dark blue shagreen signed Duquesne, fine gilt border on boards, gilt-orn. spine with raised bands (spine and boards sl. rubbed, corners sl. bumped).

First two parts (of 3) of "an important work both for the botanist and horticulturist since it contains descriptions and places of many of the best garden Rhododendron species" (Great flower books). Illustrated with 20 large hand-coloured plates, beautifully lithographed by the renowned botanical illustrator Walter Hood Fitch (1817-1892) after the sketches made by the botanist and explorer Hooker (1817-1911) during his travels through the Sikkim Himalaya.
Ref. Nissen (BBI) 911. - Pritzel 4200. - Magnificent botanical books 156. - Great flower books 101.