A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of The Genus Lilium de W B Turrill, Margaret Stones - 1960

London - Royal Horticultural Society, 1960 Book. VERY GOOD INDEED. Hardcover. A fascinating illustratedpublication from the Royal Horticultural Society. In a folio size, this text has five beautiful colour lithographicillustrated plates by Margaret Stones. Limited edition, one of1,000 copies printed in letterpress and colour lithography. This text discusses several species in the genus of lilium,more commonlyknown as lilies. Each plate has accompanying details regarding the history of the genus, its discovery as well as size details regarding the different parts of the flower. These descriptions are written by English botanist William Bertram Turrill. The specific lilies discussed to this volume are Lilium henrici, lilium rubescens, Lilium sherriffiae, Lilium michiganese and Lilium macklinae. Condition: In original paper wraps. Externally, generally smart with spotting to the wraps. Some bumping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the odd spot throughout. Overall: VERY GOOD INDEED..