Vintage 1980's Botanical Art Book The Art Of The Plant World Martyn Rix

Vintage 1980's Botanical Art Book The Art Of The Plant World The great Botanical Illustrators And Their Work - Martyn Rix The Art of the Plant World details the history of botanical art from the fourth century all the way through to the 20th century. Written by acclaimed British botanist, collector, horticulturist and author, Martyn Rix this beautiful book showcases centuries of artistic merit when it comes to illustrating plants, flowers, fruits, vegetables and trees in gorgeous detail. With color plates, black and white drawings and copies of book engravings, this oversized coffee table book is full of interesting information for gardeners, artists, historians and botanists. Overlook Press - Woodstock, NY Printed in Holland 224 pages including detailed index Illustrated throughout Contains original dust jacket Oversized No Copyright date listed, however on the inside of the dust jacket in the top corner under the price is the date 12/31/81. Vintage with signs of use which include an inscription on the first page, wear and small tears in the dust jacket and an X on the bottom, as photographed. $75 in 1980 adjusted for inflation is worth $279. today!