Robert John Thornton - Thornton's Temple of Flora -
Robert John Thornton, Thornton's Temple of Flora with Plates Faithfully Reproduced from the Original Engravings and the Work described by Geoffrey Grigson with Biographical Notes by Handasyde Buchanan - Collins, - viii, 20 pages. 36 full-page plates [12 coloured including frontis] with tissue guards - Original half morocco, raised bands, gilt lettering and original slipcase with printed label on cover - 43,5 x 31 cmDesigned and produced for Collins by George M. Rainbird and Ruari McLeanLimited edition of 250 published in , this copy is number 159. Signed by Grigson, Buchanan and Stern.The colour and collotype plates have been printed by Van Leer of Amsterdam and the text pages set in Monotype Perpetua and printed by Meyer of Wormerveer on Van Gelder mould-made paper. The binding has been executed at the London Craft Bindery and the wrapper design and label are based on that used for the rare original parts in which The Temple of Flora was first issued.A most beautiful work of exquisite charm. We all can't make history but we can own a piece of itA very heavy set.Shipped and insured by recorded delivery Read More