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Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
121 kr
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From foxglove, deadly nightshade, hemlock and yew to lily of the valley and angel’s trumpet, this Kew Pocketbook is an exploration of some of the most commonplace and dangerous poisonous plants, showcased through 40 stunning paintings from the Kew archives. Producing toxins to defend themselves and often displaying their toxicity in bold colours and patterns, these plants can be harmful and even deadly to humans and animals. The Library and Archives at Kew is one of the most extensive botanical libraries in the world, with the oldest item dating back to the 1370s. In this pocketbook series from Kew, each book presents 40 botanical paintings from the collections, illustrating the variety within each group, as well as the diversity of the collection and artistic styles.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
118 kr
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From liquorice and tea tree to the toothache plant and queen’s delight, this book is an exploration of some of the most important and commonly used medicinal plants, showcased through 40 stunning paintings from the Kew archives. As the vital source behind a vast and varied array of contemporary drugs, these plants have been utilised with life-restoring rewards across the world. An introductory chapter by a Kew expert provides an overview of this plant group, and extended captions accompany each painting.Each book in the Kew Pocketbooks series shares 40 botanical paintings from Kew's extensive Library and Archives collection, illustrating the variety within each group, as well as the diversity of the collection and artistic styles.The luxury finish on these books makes them a must-have gift item, printed on uncoated paper and with a cloth and foil finish.