{"product_id":"orchidaceae-first-edition-signed-numbered-rare-book","title":"Orchidaceae- First Edition, Signed \u0026 Numbered Rare Book","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrchidaceae\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst Edition, Signed and Numbered\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Written by P. Francis Hunt      Illustrated by Mary A. Grierson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Bourton Press, in Berkshire England.  1973. First Edition.  This is number of 341 of 600 books offered for public sale.  Both the artist and author have signed on the copyright page (see photo). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e144 pages containing descriptions of orchids from around the world. 40 full color plates depict species in exacting detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Elephant sized folio is in its original red cloth slipcover, which does show some light markings. Inside slip cover shows softening of the fabric and light foxing.  The book is in impeccable condition with very tight binding and beautiful crisp pages. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasuring 18 ½” x 14 ¼” x 2 ¾” and weighing approximately 18 lbs. Hardbound with full vellum in Fine condition. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside the book is in Fine condition. Pages are edged in gold gilt.  Binding is very tight and no marks or tears to any pages.  Printed on heavy molded paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #871f1f;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipping costs (including insurance) will be determined by location after purchase. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Owen's Antiques, Collectibles and More","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52099945070913,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/9608\/2241\/files\/IMG_1153.jpg?v=1787169997","url":"https:\/\/www.owenscollectibles.com\/products\/orchidaceae-first-edition-signed-numbered-rare-book","provider":"Owen's Antiques, Collectibles and More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}