Patrick Millington Synge

The Buckingham Library edition. The first edition was published in october 1937, with a special edition in February 1938, followed by the 3rd edition in February 1938

Maybe the most important reference book that exists for antique flower prints. Sitwell is considered the "Bible" for print dealers

Packs a lot of information into a concisely written book. I still stare longingly at the colour plate of Moraea pavonia. Loads of beautiful colour plates illustrating various species of bulbs.