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Pratt, Anne, 1806–1893

Wild flowers.

1852-53

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Wild flowers, London, Printed for the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1852-53, Yale Center for British Art.




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  • Creator

    Pratt, Anne, 1806–1893

  • Title(s)

    Wild flowers. by Anne Pratt ...

  • Published/Created

    London, Printed for the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1852-53.

  • Physical Description

    2 v. ill., col. plates. 14 cm.

  • Holdings

    Rare Books and Manuscripts
    QK306 P7 Copy 2
    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

    Rare Books and Manuscripts
    QK306 P7 Copy 1
    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

  • Copyright Status

    Public Domain

  • Classification

    Books

  • Notes

    V. 1 first issued in parts, each with a cover-title dated 1851.
    Of green leaf, bird, and flower: artists' books and the natural world, p. 54
    Friedman, J. Color printing in England, 1486-1870, 65
    Selected exhibitions: "'Of Green Leaf, Bird, and Flower': Artists' Books and the Natural World" (Yale Center for British Art, May 15 - August 10, 2014) ; "Color Printing in England, 1486-1870" (Yale Center for British Art, 20 April-25 June, 1978).
    BAC : British Art Center has 2 copies. Copy 1 has the bookplate of Alfred C. Style, along with numerous ms. notes in the margins. Copy 2 is imperfect: v. 2 wanting. V. 1 of copy 2 issued in parts. Copy 2 has the autograph of C.M. Redrup.
    BAC : Plates designed, engraved, and printed by W. Dickes.--Cf. McLean, Ruari. Victorian book design and colour printing. 2d ed. London, 1972, p. 199.
    BAC : "R. Clay, printer."
    BAC : "Published under the direction of the Committee of General Literature and Education, appointed by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge."
  • Subject Terms

    Wild flowers -- Great Britain.

  • Form/Genre

    Chromolithographs.

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"Of Green Leaf, Bird, and Flower" : Artists' Books and the Natural World (Yale Center for British Art, May 15, 2014-August 10, 2014) [YCBA Objects in the Exhibition]

Color Printing in England, 1486-1870 (Yale Center for British Art, April 20, 1978-June 25, 1978) [YCBA Objects in the Exhibition]

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