WALSH, Wendy & NELSON, Charles. An Irish Florilegium Wild and Garden Plants of Ireland. With 48 watercolour paintings by Wendy Walsh, an introduction by Ruth Isabel Ross and notes on the Plates by Charles Nelson.

SIGNED BY WENDY WALSH AND CHARLES NELSON

London: Thames & Hudson, 1983/2008. First edition. Large quarto. pp. 224. Brown cloth, title in gilt on spine. Signed by Wendy Walsh and Charles Nelson. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. Housed in custom made slipcase. Very scarce. The rare signed first edition, limited to 3,000 copies, of Wendy Walsh's and Charles Nelson's 'Florilegium', is a classic on Irish flowers, and is now very rare and sought after.

An Irish Florilegium: Wild and Garden Plants of Ireland by Wendy Walsh and Charles Nelson is one of the most exquisite examples of modern botanical illustration. Published in two volumes between 1983 and 1988 by the prestigious Portmeirion Press and the Irish Society of Botanical Artists, this work is a stunning tribute to Ireland’s rich botanical heritage. For collectors of rare Irish books, botanical art, and fine press publications, An Irish Florilegium is a prized acquisition.

Illustrated by Wendy Walsh, one of Ireland’s most revered botanical artists, the books feature delicate and detailed depictions of Ireland’s native and cultivated flora. Charles Nelson, a respected botanist, provides expertly researched text that complements Walsh’s masterful watercolours. The combination of scientific accuracy and artistic brilliance places this publication among the finest botanical books ever produced in Ireland.

Rare and first editions of An Irish Florilegium are highly sought after by collectors, especially those with original slipcases or limited numbered editions. The books are often bound in elegant cloth or leather, with high-quality paper that enhances the vibrancy of the illustrations. Signed editions or copies presented in fine condition further elevate their collectability and value.

At De Búrca Rare Books, we specialise in rare Irish publications and fine illustrated works. An Irish Florilegium holds a special place in our collection for its artistic, scientific, and cultural significance. Whether you are an enthusiast of Irish natural history, a collector of botanical art, or seeking a unique gift rooted in Irish heritage, this exquisite publication is a timeless treasure.

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