Orchidaceae- First Edition, Signed & Numbered Rare Book

Orchidaceae   First Edition, Signed and Numbered  Written by P. Francis Hunt      Illustrated by Mary A. Grierson   Published by Bourton Press, in Berkshire England.  1973. First Edition.  This is number of 340 of 600 books offered for public sale.  Both the artist and author have signed on the copyright page (see photo).    144 pages containing descriptions of orchids from around the world. 40 full color plates depict species in exacting detail.   This Elephant sized folio is in its original red cloth slipcover, which does show some rubbing and light markings. Near the bottom is a darker water stain on the fabric.  Inside slip cover shows softening of the fabric and medium foxing.   Measuring 18 ½” x 14 ¼” x 2 ¾” and weighing approximately 18 lbs. Hardbound with full vellum in Very Good condition, with some chipping around the top and bottom of boards/spine (see photo).  End covers show some very light foxing.   Inside the book is in Very Good Condition. Pages are edged in gold