Hooker's Finest Fruits: A Selection of Paintings of Fruits
New York: Prentice Hall Press, 1989. First Thus. Large Hardcover. Near Fine / Near Fine. Item #2297793
ISBN: 9780133945454
First thus. Jacket spine lightly toned. Edges of boars lightly rubbed.
222 pp. Compiled from paintings commissioned by the Horticultural Society of London 1815-1820, and from engravings in Hooker's Pomona Londinensis (1816-18). The first printed appearance of Hooker's complete paintings. "Collection of paintings of fruit showing the fruit, leaves, flowers, and half section of fruit for fruits popular in the 18th century."
Price: $30.00