Orchids of Australia First Edition 1969 - W. H. Nicholls

Orchids of Australia – The Complete Edition (1969) A magnificent and highly regarded reference work, Orchids of Australia presents the complete collection of illustrations by W. H. Nicholls, beautifully drawn in natural colour, accompanied by descriptive text. Edited by D. L. Jones and T. B. Muir, this volume has become a cornerstone for orchid enthusiasts, botanists, and collectors. Published by Thomas Nelson (Australia) Limited in 1969, the book contains: 476 pages of detailed colour illustrations 129 pages of descriptive text, plus preface, introduction, glossary, and index Size: 33.75cm x 26cm Approximate weight: 3.5kg Cloth bound, no dust jacket This copy carries a unique provenance, having belonged to Alan Marshall, the celebrated Australian author of I Can Jump Puddles. It is signed and dated by him “May 1974.” A rare and authoritative volume on Australian orchids, made especially desirable by its literary association. Historical Note:This volume is the definitive single-volume edition of W.H. Nicholls’ monumental orchid paintings and descriptions. Nicholls, a celebrated Australian orchidologist, originally planned a 24-part monograph but passed away before its completion. The work was posthumously consolidated into this 1969 edition, now a cornerstone in botanical illustration and orchid reference.

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