Henry John Elwes Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1846 - d. 1922

Henry John Elwes, FRS (16 May 1846 – 26 November 1922) was a British botanist, entomologist, author, lepidopterist, collector and traveller who became renowned for collecting specimens of lilies during trips to the Himalaya and Korea. He was one of the first group of 60 people to receive the Victoria Medal of the Royal Horticultural Society in 1897. Author of Monograph of the Genus Lilium (1880), and The Trees of Great Britain & Ireland (1906–1913) with Augustine Henry, as well as numerous articles, he left a collection of 30,000 butterfly specimens to the Natural History Museum, including 11,370 specimens of Palaearctic butterflies.

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      • Elwes & Fitch - LARGE LOT of 25 Lily Lithographs
        Dec. 23, 2022

        Elwes & Fitch - LARGE LOT of 25 Lily Lithographs

        Est: $5,000 - $10,000

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Trees.- Elwes (Henry John) and Augustine Henry, The Trees of Great Britain and Ireland, 7 vol., Edinburgh, privately printed, 1906.
        Aug. 31, 2022

        Trees.- Elwes (Henry John) and Augustine Henry, The Trees of Great Britain and Ireland, 7 vol., Edinburgh, privately printed, 1906.

        Est: £200 - £300

        Trees.- Elwes (Henry John) and Augustine Henry. The Trees of Great Britain and Ireland, 7 vol. without the index, 5 colour frontispieces, 412 plates, ex-library copy with usual markings and each plate with embossed library stamp but else remarkably clean, half morocco, rubbed and worn, library markings to spines, [Nissen BBI 595], 4to, Edinburgh, privately printed, 1906.

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      • Trees.- Elwes (Henry John) and Augustine Henry, The Trees of Great Britain and Ireland, 7 vol., Edinburgh, privately printed, 1906.
        Jul. 21, 2022

        Trees.- Elwes (Henry John) and Augustine Henry, The Trees of Great Britain and Ireland, 7 vol., Edinburgh, privately printed, 1906.

        Est: £400 - £600

        Trees.- Elwes (Henry John) and Augustine Henry. The Trees of Great Britain and Ireland, 7 vol. without the index, 5 colour frontispieces, 412 plates, ex-library copy with usual markings and each plate with embossed library stamp but else remarkably clean, half morocco, rubbed and worn, library markings to spines, [Nissen BBI 595], 4to, Edinburgh, privately printed, 1906.

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      • Elwes & Fitch - 3 Folio Lily Lithographs
        Dec. 11, 2021

        Elwes & Fitch - 3 Folio Lily Lithographs

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • 4 PIECES, ELWES LILY ENGRAVINGS, FRAMED, 1880
        Oct. 23, 2021

        4 PIECES, ELWES LILY ENGRAVINGS, FRAMED, 1880

        Est: $500 - $700

        Henry John Elwes (British, 1846-1922). Four floral botanical plates from "Monograph of the Genus Lilium" -1880, hand colored engravings. Approx. 30" x 22.5" (frame), 21" x 14" (sight)

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      • 4 PCS, ELWES HAND COLORED LILY ENGRAVINGS, 1880
        May. 23, 2021

        4 PCS, ELWES HAND COLORED LILY ENGRAVINGS, 1880

        Est: $200 - $400

        Henry John Elwes (British, 1846-1922). Four floral botanical plates from "Monograph of the Genus Lilium" -1880 comprising "Lilium Davidi", "Lilium Formosanum", "Lilium Bakerianum" and "Lilium Martagon var. Dalmaticum", hand colored engravings. Approx. 21.5" x 14.75" (sheet)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Wallich's Lily
        Feb. 27, 2021

        Elwes & Fitch - Wallich's Lily

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Caucasian Lily
        Feb. 27, 2021

        Elwes & Fitch - Caucasian Lily

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Maximowicz's Lily
        Feb. 27, 2021

        Elwes & Fitch - Maximowicz's Lily

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Caucasian Lily
        Feb. 27, 2021

        Elwes & Fitch - Caucasian Lily

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Neilgherry Lily
        Jan. 11, 2020

        Elwes & Fitch - Neilgherry Lily

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Golden-Rayed Lily
        Jan. 11, 2020

        Elwes & Fitch - Golden-Rayed Lily

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Kramer's Lily
        Jan. 11, 2020

        Elwes & Fitch - Kramer's Lily

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Thunberg's Lily - 50
        Jan. 11, 2020

        Elwes & Fitch - Thunberg's Lily - 50

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Thunberg's Lily - 49
        Jan. 11, 2020

        Elwes & Fitch - Thunberg's Lily - 49

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - White Lily
        Jan. 11, 2020

        Elwes & Fitch - White Lily

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • ELWES, Henry John (1846-1922) and Augustine HENRY. The Trees of Great...
        Dec. 13, 2019

        ELWES, Henry John (1846-1922) and Augustine HENRY. The Trees of Great...

        Est: £3,000 - £5,000

        ELWES, Henry John (1846-1922) and Augustine HENRY. The Trees of Great...

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      • Trees.- Elwes (Henry John) and Augustine Henry. The Trees of Great Britain and Ireland, 8 vol., including index, a very good set in the original parts, Edinburgh , Privately printed, 1906-1913.
        Oct. 31, 2019

        Trees.- Elwes (Henry John) and Augustine Henry. The Trees of Great Britain and Ireland, 8 vol., including index, a very good set in the original parts, Edinburgh , Privately printed, 1906-1913.

        Est: £600 - £800

        Trees.- Elwes (Henry John) and Augustine Henry. The Trees of Great Britain and Ireland, 8 vol., including index, portrait, 5 colour frontispieces, 412 plates, occasional spotting, but generally in good clean condition, original pictorial wrappers, some spotting, a few short tears, housed in original cloth-backed pictorial board portfolios, the index in contemporary cloth with pictorial panel mounted on upper cover, a very good set in the original parts, [Nissen BBI 595], 4to, Edinburgh, Privately Printed, 1906-1913.

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Parkman's Lily
        Aug. 03, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Parkman's Lily

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Humboldt's Lily
        Aug. 03, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Humboldt's Lily

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Nankeen Lily
        Aug. 03, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Nankeen Lily

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Myriophyllum
        Aug. 03, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Myriophyllum

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Scarlet Martagon Lily
        Aug. 03, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Scarlet Martagon Lily

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Californian Lily
        Jul. 27, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Californian Lily

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Californian Lily
        Jul. 27, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Californian Lily

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Washington Lily
        Jul. 27, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Washington Lily

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Nepalese & Royle's Lily
        Jul. 27, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Nepalese & Royle's Lily

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Davidi var. Willmottiae
        Jul. 06, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Davidi var. Willmottiae

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Nepalense
        Jul. 06, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Nepalense

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Sargentiae
        Jul. 06, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Sargentiae

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Japonicum
        Jul. 06, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Japonicum

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Notholirion Thomsonianum
        Jul. 06, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Notholirion Thomsonianum

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Bolanderi
        Jul. 06, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Bolanderi

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Regale
        Jun. 29, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Regale

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Leucanthum var. Centifolium
        Jun. 29, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Leucanthum var. Centifolium

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Wardii
        Jun. 29, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Wardii

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Grayi
        Jun. 29, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Grayi

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Duchartrei
        Jun. 29, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Duchartrei

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Henryi
        Jun. 22, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Henryi

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Amabile
        Jun. 22, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Amabile

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Formosanum
        Jun. 22, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Formosanum

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Rubellum
        Jun. 22, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Rubellum

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Notholirion Hyacinthinum
        Jun. 22, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Notholirion Hyacinthinum

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Cernuum
        Jun. 22, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Cernuum

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Ochraceum - 19
        Jun. 15, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Ochraceum - 19

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Nepalense - 17
        Jun. 15, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Nepalense - 17

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Notholirion Campanulatum - 30
        Jun. 15, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Notholirion Campanulatum - 30

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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      • Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Nobilissumum - 15
        Jun. 15, 2019

        Elwes & Fitch - Lily - Lilium Nobilissumum - 15

        Est: $400 - $800

        This impressive, large folio lithograph is from Henry John Elwes & Walter Hood Fitch's A Supplement to Elwes' Monograph of the Genus Lilium. The work was published in London by Taylor & Francis in 1933. This hand-colored lithograph is from the first edition which was limited to 250 copies. Elwes began this work after a voyage tot he Himalayas. He had no formal training, but was fascinated by the lilies he saw on his journey. The work included nearly every lily then known in cultivation. "He knew what to collect, was determined in his travels to find it, was highly observant in describing the geographical distribution of what he found, and was particularly skilled in propagating specimens he brought back." (Balfour and Baigent) Walter Hood Fitch was a prolific and well regarded botanical illustrator. He produced over 9600 plates for some of the greatest British publications. Sir Joseph Hooker described Fitch as an "incomparable botanical artist," with "unrivalled skill in seizing the natural character of a plant." The images from this work proved to be what Blunt calls the "most important achievement of Fitch's later career." (Art of Botanical Illustration, p. 264)

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