Pomona Britannica, originally published in 1812, celebrated the richness of food variations cultivated in England, with superb illustrations by George Brockham of 256 species of fifteen kinds of fruit. For this compact, enhanced reprint, we have been fortunate enough to obtain the use of a very rare original copy: the exquisite, limited edition, hand-colored volume that was first owned by Princess Elizabeth, daughter of George III. Each chapter of our publication focuses on one family of fruit and is accompanied by a contemporary text giving nutritional information about the fruits as well as cultural and historical analyses. Lovingly drawn on charcoal backgrounds, the mouth-watering cherries, apples, figs, and other divine fruits seem to jump right off the page.
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The Book of Fruits
Flexicover, 5.5 x 7.7 in., 128 pages, $ 9.99
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New! Robert John Thornton. The Temple of Flora Hardcover, 13.3 x 16.5 in., 104 pages, $ 59.99 A stunning achievement in botanical illustration. The unlimited edition |
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Album Vilmorin. The Vegetable Garden Hardcover, 11.7 x 16.5 in., 136 pages, $ 59.99 An art book for food lovers. Mouthwatering illustrations of 19th century French garden vegetables |