A Centenary Wildflower Series Published by Britain's Cassell & Co – A Precious First Edition, Volume 2

A Centenary Wildflower Series Published by Britain's Cassell & Co – A Precious First Edition, Volume 2 This set is a remarkable collaboration published in 1911 by the renowned British botanist Gertrude Clarke Nuttall and the esteemed British photographer Henry Essenhigh Corke. Gertrude Clarke Nuttall was among the first women to earn a degree in botany in Britain, and this series, "Wild Flowers as They Grow," stands as her most celebrated work. Henry Essenhigh Corke was a pioneer in botanical photography, and the 25 plant and flower illustrations within this volume represent the pinnacle of his artistry. The floral photographs in this book were captured directly in nature. The images are rendered on plates produced through the autochrome process, resulting in exceptionally classical and exquisite pictures. It is both a natural science series and a collection of botanical photography artistry, representing a highly iconic botanical series from the early 20th century. The book contains 25 photographic color plates made with autochromes. Its completeness is exceptionally rare and makes it a treasured collectible. Year: 1911 Publisher: Cassell & Co Author: Gertrude Clarke Nuttall (1868–1929) Photographer: Henry Essenhigh Corke (1883–1919) Dimensions per volume: 21 × 16.3 cm All pages are present. As with any century-old book, there are natural signs of age such as yellowing, which are part of its historical character. Please consider this before purchasing.