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A sumptuous tribute to Victorian orchid obsession, this large-format volume presents 280 exquisite ink and watercolour paintings by John Day, drawn from Kew's legendary archive. Spanning 1863–1888, it captures rare cattleyas, odontoglossums, and slipper orchids with breathtaking botanical precision — a treasure for orchid lovers and art admirers alike.
A Very Victorian Passion: The Orchid Paintings of John Day, 1863–1888
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Very Good — Gently used with minimal wear. May show light marks on the cover or faint aging on page edges, but the interior is clean and the book is complete.
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Book Details
PublisherThames & Hudson / Blacker Publishing / Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Year2004
Pages464
CoverHardcover
LanguageEnglish
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