[Rarebooks] FS: The Art of Phantom Flowers

[Bob Petrilla]

Tilton, J.E., publisher.  PHANTOM FLOWERS, A TREATISE ON THE ART OF
PRODUCING SKELETON LEAVES.  Boston: J.E. Tilton & Co. Presswork by John
Wilson & Son, 1864.  First Edition. 96pp; 6 plates, tissue guards.  Bound
in green, grained cloth, decorated in gilt, blind-ruled covers. 7.75" x 5".
Very Good condition.

Tells how to preserve leaves and flowers, drying, bleaching, arranging
bouquets, skeletonizing, seed vessels, leaf printing, commercial value of
the art , &c.  $60.00

Postpaid in US.  Usual trade terms.



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