Redouté, Pierre Joseph; and Claude Antoine Thorry

Les Roses.  Paris: C. L. F. Panckouche, 1824 [–1826]



4 volumes, 8vo (8  7/8  x 6 in.; 225 x 153 mm). 159 (of 160) stipple-engraved plates after Redouté, partially printed in color and finished by hand, 4-page prospectus bound in after title; small MHS inked stamp on plates, some foxing (generally not affecting plates).  Gilt-decorated calf, black morocco lettering-pieces on spines, edges gilt; some wear and rubbing, upper joint starting on vol. 4.

Acquired by the MHS in 1871 

Dunthorne 233; Great Flower Books p. 71; Nissen, BBI 1599; Stafleu & Cowan, TL2 8749

4 vols, 8vo (8 7/8 x 6 in.; 225 x 153 mm). 159 (of 160) stipple-engraved plates after Redoute, partially printed in color and finished by hand, 4-page prospectus bound in after title; small MHS inked stamp on plates, some foxing (generally not affecting plates). Gilt-decorated calf, black morocco lettering-pieces on spines, edges gilt; some wear and rubbing, upper joint starting on vol. 4.
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First octavo edition of Redouté's Roses.