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In late Victorian England, orchids were all the rage, and societies dedicated to them thrived. To address this popularity, and to provide illustrations, descriptions and notes on their cultivation, Benjamin Samuel Williams published a subscription series of volumes, edited by Robert Warner and known collectively as "The Orchid Album."
Originally published from 1882 to 1897, these books were enthusiastically received by both horticulturists and orchid enthusiasts alike, and remain one of the most beautiful and complete works ever done on these exotic blossoms.
The 19th century lithographs contained within were inspired by original studies by John Nugent Fitch, nephew of renowned botanical artist Walter H. Fitch, and a master illustrator in his own right. His skilled renderings reflect the magnificence of each orchid variety while highlighting its unique individual personality.
We believe that our superb reproductions truly capture the beauty of those original plates, and we're pleased to introduce them to a new generation.
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