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Books by Wilfrid Blunt
  | | Linnaeus(Updated) The Compleat Naturalist by Wilfrid Blunt, William Thomas Stearn, William T. Stearn Hardcover, 288 Pages, Published 2002 by Princeton University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-691-09636-0, ISBN: 0-691-09636-8 " The life of Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), the man who gave living organisms two Latin names, is celebrated afresh in this newly revised and magnificently illustrated edition of the definitive biography. In his native Sweden, Linnaeus is revered by children as the "Prince of Flowers" and by adults as a great biologist, the author of classics on natural history, and, owing to his impassioned study of the sex life of plants, as history's ..." |
 | | Compleat Naturalist Tpb(2nd Edition) by Wilfrid Blunt Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 1984 by Collins ISBN-13: 978-0-00-219095-4, ISBN: 0-00-219095-8 "In good condition no major faults" |
 | | The Illustrated Herbal (Manuscripts) by Wilfrid Blunt, Sandra Raphael Hardcover, 191 Pages, Published 1979 by Thames And Hudson/Metropolitan Museum Of Art ISBN-13: 978-0-500-01226-0, ISBN: 0-500-01226-1 "Pp. 192, 64 color plates, 80+ black-and-white illustrations. Original pale green cloth, lettered in silver on the spine, color printed dust jacket, sm folio (12 x 9 inches). Presents a history of herbals from the early Middle Ages through the Renaissance with numerous fine color photos." |
 | | Splendours of Islam by Wilfrid Blunt Paperback, 152 Pages, Published 1976 by Angus And Robertson : Robert Harding Associates ISBN-13: 978-0-207-95682-9, ISBN: 0-207-95682-0 |
 | | On Wings of Song(1st Edition) A biography of Felix Mendelssohn by Wilfrid Blunt Hardcover, 288 Pages, Published 1974 by Scribner ISBN-13: 978-0-684-13633-2, ISBN: 0-684-13633-3 "We sell Rare, out-of-print, uncommon, & used BOOKS, PRINTS, MAPS, DOCUMENTS, AND EPHEMERA. We do not sell ebooks, print on demand, or other reproduced materials. Each item you see here is individually described and imaged. We welcome further inquiries." |
 | | Botanical Prints(2nd Edition) by Henry Herman Evans, Wilfrid Blunt, Peter H. Raven, Wilfred Blunt Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2011 by Counterpoint Bargain Price ISBN-13: 978-1-58243-637-1, ISBN: 1-58243-637-1 "Henry Evans (1918–1990) began making botanical prints in 1958, depicting some 1,400 subjects in 31 years. In that time, he was accorded more than 250 one-man shows in many countries around the world and in almost every state in the union. Admired by art lovers and naturalists alike, Henry's work reveals a style intriguingly personal and botanically faithful, unerring in its feeling for rhythm and design. Self-taught as a printer, botani ..." |
 | | Of Flowers and a Village(1st Edition) An Entertainment for Flower Lovers by Wilfrid Blunt Hardcover, 316 Pages, Published 2006 by Timber Press, Incorporated Facsimile, Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-0-88192-778-8, ISBN: 0-88192-778-3 "Wilfrid Blunt (1901-1987) is probably best known today as a biographer of Linnaeus and as the author of the classic study The Art of Botanical Illustration. But Blunt also had his lighter side. Of Flowers & a Village is a novel written in the form of chatty letters from a doting godfather to his goddaughter, Flora, an enthusiastic (if inexperienced) gardener who is recovering from an illness that has left her temporarily bedridden. Alth ..." |
 | | The Stage Lighting Handbook(5th Edition) by Francis Reid, Wilfrid Blunt Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 1996 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-87830-064-8, ISBN: 0-87830-064-3 "This popular guide to stage lighting, now in its fifth edition, is widely accepted as the standard work on the subject. It explains the process of designing lighting for all forms of stage production and describes the equipment used. This new edition includes the latest advances in technology and addresses their impact on working methods." |
 | | On Wings of Song(Illustrated) Felix Mendelssohn by Wilfrid Blunt Hardcover, 288 Pages, Published 1974 by Hamish Hamilton Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-0-241-02455-3, ISBN: 0-241-02455-2 "Well illustrated biography of the famous composer." |
 | | The compleat naturalist(1st Edition) A life of Linnaeus, by Wilfrid Blunt, William T. Stearn Hardcover, 256 Pages, Published 1971 by Collins ISBN-13: 978-0-00-211142-3, ISBN: 0-00-211142-X "Carl Linnaeus (1707-78) invented the system, now used worldwide, of giving living organisms two Latin names and through his Systema Naturae, published in 1735, brought order to all recorded knowledge about plants and animals. This book charts Linnaeus's rise from poor student at Lund University in Sweden, to Professor of Medicine at Uppsala and founder of the Royal Academy of Sciences. A keen traveller, scientist, collector, painter and ..." |
 | | The Dream King(2nd Edition) Ludwig II of Bavaria by Wilfrid Blunt, Michael Petzet Hardcover, 264 Pages, Published 1970 by The Viking Press, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0-670-28456-6, ISBN: 0-670-28456-4 "Konig von Bayern, Berlin, 1921 and 1924 Channon, Henry : The Ludwigs of Bavaria, London and New York, 1933 Chapman-Huston, Desmond : Bavarian Fantasy : the ..." |
 | | The Dream King(Updated) Ludwig II of Bavaria by Michael. Blunt Petzet, Wilfrid Blunt, Wilfred Blunt Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 1970 by Penguin Books Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-241-11293-9, ISBN: 0-241-11293-1 |
 | | cyclopaedia of initials and Abbreviations(1st Edition) by Beth Chatto, Anne Scott-James, Wilfrid Blunt, Alan Bloom, Christopher Lloyd, Graham Stuart Thomas, Roy Lancaster, Hugh Johnson, John Sales, Peter Coats, F. D. Fawcett, Various Contributors, Aberconway Lord Hardcover, 185 Pages, Published 1963 by Business Publications Ltd. Import ISBN-13: 978-0-563-17726-5, ISBN: 0-563-17726-8 |
 | | Isfahan(Reprint) Pearl of Persia by Wilfrid Blunt Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 2009 by Pallas Athene ISBN-13: 978-1-873429-44-0, ISBN: 1-873429-44-4 "Once one of the largest cities in the world, Isfahan is an ancient metropolis that sits across timeless trade routes. It became the glittering capital of Iran’s greatest dynasty, the Safavids, during the 16th century. Shah Abbas I (1587–1629) in particular helped to transform it into a city rich in art, cultural wonders, and architecture rich in form and surface decoration. Reprinted for the first time in 40 years, this astounding surve ..." |
 | | Linnaeus(Updated) The Compleat Naturalist by Wilfrid Blunt, William T. Stearn, Quentin Bell, Virginia Nicholson, Vanessa Bell, Duncan Grant Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 2004 by Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-7112-2362-2, ISBN: 0-7112-2362-9 "Carl Linnaeus (1707–78) invented the system, now used worldwide, of giving living organisms two Latin names and through his Systema Naturae, published in 1735, brought order to all recorded knowledge about plants and animals. This book charts Linnaeus's rise from poor student at Lund University in Sweden, to Professor of Medicine at Uppsala and founder of the Royal Academy of Sciences. A keen traveller, scientist, collector, painter and ..." |
 | | The Art of Botanical Illustration An Illustrated History by Wilfrid Blunt, William Thomas Stearn, William T. Stern Paperback, 372 Pages, Published 1994 by Dover Publications ISBN-13: 978-0-486-27265-8, ISBN: 0-486-27265-6 "226) Epstein, J., 235 Eranthis hyemalis, t85 Erica pageana, 254; E. telralix (cross- leaved heath), t9t, 234 (Pl. 30a, p. t93; Ftg..49.P- t9') Eryngium, 27 Etythronium dens-canis (dog'stooth violet), t08 (Pl. XVIb, p. 97 Etching, invention and technique of, 85-6 Ettingshausen, C. von, t4t (Pl. XXllI, p. t38) Evelyn, J., t02 Eyck, H. and J. van, t9 (Pl. lllb, p. 32) Eyck, P. van, t2t FacoN, G. C., tt4 . F asw. A-. 24t ( Ft9 54. p. 243 ..." |
 | | The Illustrated Herbal(Updated) by Wilfrid Blunt, Sandra Raphael Paperback, 190 Pages, Published 1994 by Thames & Hudson ISBN-13: 978-0-500-27786-7, ISBN: 0-500-27786-9 "This beautiful and original book, fully illustrated from some of the rarest sources, is an account by two leading authorities of the creation and decoration of Europe's most charming herbals. The illustrations, many in splendid color, are taken from manuscripts and books chronicling human curiosity about the medicinal properties of plants, and making an unconscious record, through the strange (sometimes ludicrous) customs and procedures ..." |
 | | Great flower books, 1700-1900(Updated) a bibliographical record of two centuries of finely illustrated flower books by Sacheverell Sitwell, Wilfrid Blunt, Patrick Millington Synge Hardcover, 208 Pages, Published 1990 by Witherby ISBN-13: 978-0-85493-202-3, ISBN: 0-85493-202-X ", 189 pages, colour illustrations, bibliography and index, introduction to the bibliography and editing of the same by Patrick M. Synge, reference bibliography also in the volume, overview of the period and appendix by Handasyde Buchanan" |
 | | Tulips and Tulipomania(Updated) by Wilfrid Blunt Leather Bound, 100 Pages, Published by Basilisk Press Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-905013-02-2, ISBN: 0-905013-02-6 |
 | | DREAM KING LUDWIG II OF BAVARIA by Wilfrid Blunt Paperback, Published 2016 by Penguin ISBN-13: 978-1-199-46305-0, ISBN: 1-199-46305-1 |
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