Irving Penn - FLOWERS - 1980-1980

Irving Penn - Flowers (1980) - First Edition / First Printing (Perfect Dust Jacket)
Description:
An exceptional copy of Flowers, one of the most famous, elegant, and sought-after color photobooks by the American master Irving Penn. Published in 1980 by Harmony Books (New York), this volume collects the iconic and meticulous visual essays Penn created for Vogue magazine’s Christmas issues between 1967 and 1973, dedicating full sections to poppies, tulips, roses, lilies, peonies, orchids, and begonias.
• Edition: Genuine First Edition, First Printing, verified by the complete number line (10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2) on the copyright page.
• Print Quality: Features 73 spectacular full-color photographic plates printed on heavy-weight Kromekote paper, achieving extraordinary tonal fidelity and brilliance.
• Binding: Original white cloth boards with a refined linen texture.
Condition Report:
Excellent condition (Very Good+ / Near Mint). A true collector’s copy, highly uncommon in such pristine state.
• Dust Jacket: Perfect. Clean, bright, completely free of tears, chips, or creases. Vivid colors beautifully preserved.
• Cloth Boards: Flawless, solid white/off-white cloth, completely free of the usual shelf-wear, foxing, or bumped corners.
• Interior: Crisp, tight, and immaculate pages. Free of writing, stamps, or foxing.