Rothschild, Rivière, André, Roze - Les fougères. Choix des espèces les plus remarquables. (156 chromolithographies). Signé - 1867-1868

Reference work, one of the first studies on ferns, published under the dir. by J. Rothschild, contributions by Rivière on the cultivation of ferns, André on their ornamental effect and their picturesque use in parks and gardens, Roze on the secrets of their multiplication.

Abundant illustration of excellent quality composed of 156 chromolithographic plates (75+81) , a frontispiece, one in black and 239 engravings in the text in black after the artists Riocreux, Faguet, Poteau. Controlled and complete.

Copy autographed by Rothschild with sending to Lahure on the half-title of the second volume.

Covered in a beautiful green half-sheepskin binding, ribbed spine decorated with a mosaic and gilded red leather title label. Original covers preserved (without the spine) .

Condition: Well preserved bindings, faded spines. Fresh interior in volume 1, boards very clean and without foxing. Wetness on all the text leaves in volume 2, the plates are nevertheless spared, only a little warped in the lower part.

Sign; Rothschild / River; Andrew; Rose
Ferns. Choice of the most remarkable species for decorating greenhouses, parks, gardens and living rooms
preceded by their botanical & horticultural history
Paris, J. Rothschild, 1867 - 1868
Large in-8 (28 x 18. 5 cm) ; 286 + 242 pp.

Subject: Important study 156 fern chromolithographs Envoi Rothschild Botany Horticulture 1867