{"product_id":"warner-folio","title":"Warner \u0026 Williams's Orchidaceous Plants - Volume with 40 Folio Orchid Lithographs","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eRobert Warner \u0026amp; Benjamin S. Williams\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eSelect orchidaceous plants. The notes on culture by Benjamin S. Williams [...]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1862-1865\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eVolume with 40 Folio Orchid Lithographs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 12 3\/4\" by 18\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The spine is slightly rubbed, corners slightly bumped.  There is a marginal tear to the text leaf of plate 23.  There is some minor spotting to beginning text, scarcely affecting any plates.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis beautiful volume with 40 folio orchid lithographs is Robert Warner's \u003cem\u003eSelect orchidaceous plants. The notes on culture by Benjamin S. Williams [...]\u003c\/em\u003e  This is the first series of the work which was published between 1862 and 1865 in London by John Edward Taylor for Lovell Reeve \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis work is illustrated with 40 originally hand-colored lithographs on the orchid species.  It is bound in contemporary quarter green shagreen, marbled paper boards, spine with raised bands.  The lithographs were completed by the botanical illustrators Walter Hood Fitch and James Andrews.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was produced during the Orchidelirium craze of the Victorian era.  The work helped accurately depict the orchids as well as describe their nomenclature and care. \"Orchid hunting\" was a treacherous sport and the volumes will often credit those who secured the specimens, often from difficult terrains in Central America, South America, and Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43766041215050,"sku":"warner-folio","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/warner-folio-scaled.jpg?v=1783280758","url":"https:\/\/trilliumrareprints.com\/products\/warner-folio","provider":"Trillium Rare Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}