1876 Scarce French First Edition on Resurrection Plant - Rose of Jericho by David Hess.(Description) Author: David Hess. (Translated by Isabelle de Montolieu). Title: La Rose de Jericho Imit de l'Allemand par Me. la Bne. de Montolieu. avec la Fig. Colorie. Publisher: Paris, Chez Arthus Bertrand, 1819. First French Edition. Language: Text in French. Size: 7" X 4". Pages: iv 229 pages. Binding: Very good original quarter morocco leather binding over marbled boards (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed as shown, gilt monogram of

he headed the illustration department for The Times Herald

adds significant value and beauty to this volume

capturing the imagination of readers in the early 20th century

of Complete Mother Goose

children's book writer and illustrator

Alongside her

" With nine illustrations by Henry Holiday

no date (circa 1930)

The book was highly acclaimed when released and still is now

First UK Illustrated Edition by Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale

The book: Nice and scarce first English edition of The Story of Hans of Iceland

An advert in The Berkshire Art Society catalog describes him as a 'Dealer in Artists' Materials'