【No Dust Jacket Edition】 // British Vintage Botanical Illustrations // Floral Vintage Secondhand Book

**《 British Vintage Botanical Illustrations 》** Size: Length 28.5 x Width 21.5 x Thickness 2.5 cm This British botanical guide, compiled by Keble Martin, features 94 color plates and 6 black-and-white illustrations, accompanied by detailed explanations of flower names. Almost every page is filled with extensive floral illustrations! Keble Martin's artistry presents a style that is both naturalistic and distinctly personal. The brushstrokes are soft, and the colors are subtly vibrant, offering a visually pleasing and enduring aesthetic. https://smilelife.tw/imgs/pro/2019_0314_a04.jpg First published in 1965, later editions were printed and released by different publishers. **Therefore, the stock available here may exhibit slight variations between editions.** **The content is largely the same, with approximately 90% similarity. The main difference lies in the layout of the inner pages.** For example, some books feature a bordered design for the illustrations, while others have an unbordered layout. There will also be minor differences in the typography on the spine. ▼ This is the "unbordered" illustration layout ▼ https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/5bb51e871696de4edad1fca2d62691e3b44ad2f1.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/bf6c73d2268a8a5b566aef215221fbdc0bcb6271.jpg ▼ This is the "bordered" illustration layout ▼ https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/572ffb51f0041c7cafd144fb09cd4405f9690385.jpg **Overall, regardless of the edition,** **each version faithfully presents the original author's knowledge and the beauty of botanical illustration.** Please understand and accept these minor variations before ordering :) https://smilelife.tw/imgs/pro/2019_0314_a03.jpg https://smilelife.tw/imgs/pro/2019_0314_a04.jpg https://smilelife.tw/imgs/pro/2019_0314_a05.jpg https://smilelife.tw/imgs/pro/2019_0314_a14.jpg - ▼__**Published 1982 / No Dust Jacket (Bordered Edition)**__▼ https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/94c30557f356262fff2d1182daf6c3122db91d95.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/1294ccabb633ba23b4910a2cb4e8dab69d3fd7e1.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/3b68b29e24bd9e95deb83a8d88de29f30a1245fe.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/9c6cd038e1d250ff989dfedaf6cb12c8e5c370a8.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/ea13c62435a30707228a92948d938ac27ccfec0c.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/6ac97a7034bcaa386720641468d924cb3cab8957.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/3917e01008ca22b9d595a59b67f8c423b43ab3b6.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/c7e91220a45b9a398fd73b00c50b23f204409221.jpg **【 Please Note 】** ✓ This is a vintage secondhand book, and it will show normal signs of use, such as creases or minor faded spots. __✓ Each vintage book may have slight variations in the appearance of its cover and back, as they were published at different times.__ Please understand this before ordering :) ✓ The edges of the book cover show minor wear. ✓ All photos are taken in natural light. The actual item will appear slightly darker. https://smilelife.tw/imgs/pro/2019_0314_a02.jpg https://smilelife.tw/imgs/pro/2019_0314_a06.jpg https://smilelife.tw/imgs/pro/2019_0314_a07.jpg https://smilelife.tw/imgs/pro/2019_0314_a08.jpg https://smilelife.tw/imgs/pro/2019_0314_a09.jpg https://smilelife.tw/imgs/pro/2019_0314_a10.jpg https://smilelife.tw/imgs/pro/2019_0314_a11.jpg https://smilelife.tw/imgs/pro/2019_0314_a12.jpg https://smilelife.tw/imgs/pro/2019_0314_a13.jpg https://smilelife.tw/imgs/pro/2019_0314_a14.jpg **/ IMPORTANT PURCHASE INFORMATION /** Each vintage piece is personally and diligently sourced by us, both domestically and internationally. The allure of vintage items lies in the passage of time, with the beautiful marks left by decades of history. These are the characteristics of vintage items; please do not expect them to be in "new" condition. As these vintage items are not new and can be delicate, we regret that we cannot offer returns. Buyers seeking pristine, new products are advised to consider carefully before purchasing.