''The Lilies of Eastern Asia' Wilson' (Book)

BK-08 'The Lilies of Eastern Asia' Ernest H. Wilson. Very rare inscribed First Edition issued March 31, 1925. This book is inscribed on inside front leaf "M. S. Kirshen, With the authors most cordial regards" but is not signed.

110 pages plus 16 black and white pages at end. Cover is green cloth with no dust jacket. There is light wear on corners and upper and lower portions of spine showing some fraying. This book is the definitive classic on the subject of lilies describing each species in detail including their first discovery by plant collectors along with first hand accounts by Wilson. A very rare gem for your lily library. $275.00 plus postage.