Early New Zealand Botanical Art.

F. Bruce Sampson.

An anthology of the subject that covers the period from Cook’s first voyage in 1769 to the publication of Cheeseman’s Illustrations in 1914. There is an authoritative text describing the circumstances and the work of all the botanists and artists featured. There are 48 botanical plates, some of which had not previously been published. A pioneering New Zealand survey of very interesting botanical art. A large book.

Reed Methuen Publishers Ltd., Auckland, 1985.

ISBN 047400015X

Hardback with dust jacket. 142 pages.

SECONDHAND. Good condition.