Flowers of the World in Full Color

The dust jacket of this 1958 edition is worn, with noticeable edge tears and scuffs, but remains intact. The binding is solid, and the interior pages are clean and vibrant, featuring 600 color plates. There are no inscriptions or library markings, making it a desirable copy for collectors.

"Flowers of the World in Full Color" by Robert S. Lemmon and Charles L. Sherman is a captivating exploration of global flora, published by Hanover House in 1958. This hardcover edition, printed in Garden City, N.Y., showcases the authors' expertise in botany, enhanced by the special photography of Roy Goin and Paul Genereux. The book features 600 new color plates of both familiar and exotic flowers, offering fascinating narratives about their influence on human culture. While the dust jacket shows signs of wear, the book remains a valuable resource for botanists and nature enthusiasts. This edition is a testament to mid-20th-century botanical literature, offering insights into the diversity and beauty of plant life.