292 pp., 18 single-page and 3 double-page chromolithograph plates, with tissue guards, num. b/w ills., partly full page, 1 double-page.. Cont. half calf over marbled boards, spine with 5 ribs, lettered in gold; spine rubbed, especially the lower part; lower part of spine almost loose. At the end a few pages loose. Internal clean and very good copy. * Founded by Comte O. de Kerchove de Denterghem, the Revue is renowned for its beautiful chromolithographed plates of spectacular flowers. Oswald de Kerchove de Denterghem (1844–1906) was a Belgian liberal politician. He was a lawyer and became a liberal senator. He was an internationally recognized authority in the study of palms and orchids. ** This lot is part of an important collection that will be auctioned in the coming months through the Catawiki Collection Service. If you also need assistance to sell your collection at auction, ask for our terms directly at this seller's account! #bookspartnership