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Dictionnaire Iconographique des Orchidees Author: Cogniaux, Celestin Alfred and A. Goossens Place Published: Brussels, Belgium Date Published: c.1897-1907 Description: Approx. 750 (of 826) chromolithographed plates of orchids, bound scrapbook-style on 10 volumes. Each plate pasted to recto of stiff leaf along with 4-page text leaflet, approx. 75 leaves per volume. The plates measure approximately 14.5x18.5 cm (5½x7¼"), as do the text leaflets. The volumes are 3-ring binders created from the leather covers of Volumes XII-XXII of The Orchid Album measuring approx. 33x27 cm (13x10¾"). Creative presentation of this fabulous series of chromolithograph plates after A. Goossens, among the greatest of all orchid painters. The plates were issued in series format over the span of a decade - we cannot discern the logic of the arrangement in the current presentation. Added to the lot is Volume XI of The Orchid Album, published in London in 1897, with 48 chromolithographs of orchids after John Nugent Fitch. Additional shipping charges may apply Condition: The covers well worn, foxing, soiling and other wear within, fair to good, sold as is. Item#: 366447 Headline: Chromolithographs of orchids after A. Goossens