Up for sale is a highly collectible, genuine 1883 first-edition copy of the "Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens".
Compiled and alphabetically arranged by the legendary landscape gardener and gardens director, W.R. Guilfoyle (F.L.S., C.M.R.B.S., London), this volume is an incredible piece of Australian history and a must-have for botanical collectors, historians, and antique book enthusiasts.
Key Details:
Author: W. R. Guilfoyle (Director)
Publisher: John Ferres, Government Printer, Melbourne
Publication Date: 1883 (MDCCCLXXXIII)
Features: Includes original plans and illustrations detailing the historic curated flora of the gardens.
Condition: The interior title page remains crisp and fully legible, showcasing the classic typography, original printer crest, and historic binding style.
