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BROWN, J.E., THE FOREST FLORA OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Complete in nine parts

J.E. Brown, The Forest Flora of South Australia (E. Spiller, Government Printer, Adelaide, [1882–1890])

Folio, nine parts in original pictorial printed paper wrappers, the first part with pictorial chromolithograph title and dedication, each part with five finely-drawn lithograph plates (thirty-two drawn by Rosa Catherine Fiveash) and their accompanying text, all in the original (rebacked) black half morocco and cloth portfolio with cloth ties, gilt title to the front, contained in a later green cloth Solander box with cloth ties and printed label to its top

The box 4.5cm high, 47cm wide, 60cm deep

Estimate $1,200 - $1,800

Decorative Arts

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8826
6:00pm - 16 November 2026
Hawthorn

VIEWING
Fri 13 - Sun 15 November, 11am - 5pm
2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn VIC

CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au


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