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The Horticultural Repository, 
by George Brookshaw, 1823
Covers of the Horticultural Repository by George Brookshaw, 1823 Frontis of the Horticultural Repository by George Brookshaw, 1823 Pineapple from the Horticultural Repository by George Brookshaw, 1823 Summer Nonesuch and Winter Nonesuch or Royal Nonesuch Apples from the Horticultural Repository by George Brookshaw, 1823
Peaches from the Horticultural Repository by George Brookshaw, 1823 The Melon from the Horticultural Repository by George Brookshaw, 1823 Pineapple from the Horticultural Repository by George Brookshaw, 1823
Grapes from the Horticultural Repository by George Brookshaw, 1823 The Filbert (Barcelona Filbert and the English Cob Nut) from the Horticultural Repository by George Brookshaw, 1823 Strawberries from the Horticultural Repository by George Brookshaw, 1823 Cherries from the Horticultural Repository by George Brookshaw, 1823
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Brookshaw, George: The Horticultural Repository, containing delineations of the best varieties of the different species of English fruits: to which are also added, delineations of the blossoms and leaves, in those instances in which they are considered necessary; together with a description of each fruit in the time of ripening and a variety of other observations essential to the successful production of the best kinds. Sherwood, Jones, & Co., London. [1820]-23. First and only edition. Two octavo volumes, size approx 165mm x 250mm. Contemporary half morocco on marbled boards, 4 raised bands, gilt titles and decoration to spine, darkened. covers distressed at corners. Vol 1. half title, title page. Preface v-vii, Contents,[3] Plates 1-50, pp. 1- 96. Vol 2. half title, title page Plates 51-104, pp 97-199 Finis. 104 fine hand coloured plates, 7 of which folding, 6 of which numbered as 2 plates, as usual for this item. All plates are clean and bright, with some trimming of titles, images not affected. All text papers clean with strong impressions. A rare, complete item in very good condition.

George Brookshaw  established a reputation as a flower painter and created the famous Pomona Britannica, possibly one of the most beautiful and exquisitely detailed books of its time. 
Cat. No. 90506                                                £6,300

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