Author: TOKYO NURSERIES:
Title: [PLANT TRADE CATALOGUE] General Catalogue of Plants, Bulbs, Seeds & &. The Tokyo Nurseries. Headquarters for Lilly Bulbs. Tokyo, Aoyama Industrial Press, 1896.
Description: . Pp. (ii), v, 53, (1). Seven woodblock-printed illustrations, of which three in colours including one on front wrapper. As issued in wrappers, paper is very brittle so chipped along edges, spine split. Tear on front wrapper. Lower silk tie is broken at rear. Light vertical centre crease from having been folded at some point.A charming catalogue issued for export to Western markets. Plants, seeds and bulbs are listed in alphabetical order and includes prices in US dollars and British pounds. According to the introduction. "If other houses offer lower rates it may well give rise to the suspicion that the stock is not genuine. The Proprietor begs to assure the public that his stock is genuine as marked and first class in every respect". A rare, well-preserved trade catalogue.

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