HOOKER, Joseph Dalton (1817-1911). The Rhododendrons of Sikkim-Himalaya, being an account ... of the rhododendrons recently discovered in the mountains of Eastern Himalaya ... edited by Sir W. J. Hooker . London: [Reeve, Benham and Reeve], 1849-1851. First edition of Hooker’s chief work on Rhododendrons. ‘An important work for both the botanist and horticulturalist since it contains descriptions and plates of many of the best Rhododendron species...and an account of their discovery’ ( Great Flower Books ). Hooker spent several years exploring Sikkim, as well as parts of Nepal and Tibet. His field notes were sent to his father, Sir William Hooker (1785-1865) in England from India, who edited the text for this work. ‘Hooker's travels added twenty-five new rhododendrons to the fifty already known and the spectacular new species they introduced into Britain helped create a rhododendron craze among British gardeners' (ODNB). Great Flower Books (1990) p. 58; Nissen BBI 911; Stafleu & Cowan 2969. 3 parts in one volume, folio (489 x 361mm). First title with tinted lithographic vignette, 30 hand-coloured lithographic plates by W. H. Fitch after Hooker, printed by Reeve & Nichols (a few light spots). Contemporary half morocco over marbled boards, spine gilt, top edge gilt (extremities lightly rubbed). Provenance : Frederick du Cane Godman (bookplate).
HOOKER, Joseph Dalton (1817-1911). The Rhododendrons of Sikkim-Himalaya, being an account ... of the rhododendrons recently discovered in the mountains of Eastern Himalaya ... edited by Sir W. J. Hooker . London: [Reeve, Benham and Reeve], 1849-1851. First edition of Hooker’s chief work on Rhododendrons. ‘An important work for both the botanist and horticulturalist since it contains descriptions and plates of many of the best Rhododendron species...and an account of their discovery’ ( Great Flower Books ). Hooker spent several years exploring Sikkim, as well as parts of Nepal and Tibet. His field notes were sent to his father, Sir William Hooker (1785-1865) in England from India, who edited the text for this work. ‘Hooker's travels added twenty-five new rhododendrons to the fifty already known and the spectacular new species they introduced into Britain helped create a rhododendron craze among British gardeners' (ODNB). Great Flower Books (1990) p. 58; Nissen BBI 911; Stafleu & Cowan 2969. 3 parts in one volume, folio (489 x 361mm). First title with tinted lithographic vignette, 30 hand-coloured lithographic plates by W. H. Fitch after Hooker, printed by Reeve & Nichols (a few light spots). Contemporary half morocco over marbled boards, spine gilt, top edge gilt (extremities lightly rubbed). Provenance : Frederick du Cane Godman (bookplate).
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