A stunning achievement in botanical illustration The set of 30 color plates (# 1 Plate " The Bust of Linnaeus" is missing) plus cover plate from Robert John Thornton's monumental work The Temple of Flora, first published in London in 1799. Includes a soft-cover 44-page Essay and Description of Plates including author Werner Dressend'rfer's introduction as well as the texts of the 30 botanical plates. This large-format volume represents a consummate edition of Robert John Thornton's "The Temple of Flora" (1799). Printed by Taschen in Germany 2008.  Hard-Cover Portfolio included as well as original carton. Plates measure 20.75" H x 16.75" W.

At some point, I will, most likely, separate, frame and sell individual plates. For now, offering the entire set (-1) for a great price and free shipping to continental USA and eBay Global Program.  Fair offers will be considered.