Japan Lily Flowers One of the earliest known such catalogues
[Japan] Wonderful catalogue of Japanese lilies containing 36 colour lithographic illustrations available from The Yokohama Nursery Company (Yokohama Ueki Kabushiki Kaisha) which was founded in 1890 and is still in business today. This is one of the earliest known catalogues and each illustration is numbered in roman numerals along with the Latin name of the lily.
Yokohama. The Yokohama Nursery Company. October 1894.
20 leaves. 26.6 x 19.3cm.
In very good condition. Covers with minor age wear and corners a little bumped. Silk ties a little loose but holding nicely. Small area of damage to rear cover. Almost all pages are separated at edge. Otherwise very good. b36081684
