{"product_id":"a-garden-of-roses-alfred-parsons-graham-stuart-thomas-vintage-1987-hardback-book-first-edition","title":"A Garden of Roses  - Alfred Parsons \u0026 Graham Stuart Thomas Vintage 1987 Hardback Book (First Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"A Garden of Roses\" stands as a landmark botanical art collaboration bringing together the delicate, light-filled stunning watercolour masterpieces of painter Alfred Parsons, RA alongside rich commentary from world-renowned shrub rose expert Graham Stuart Thomas, OBE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume features a captivating biographical look into the life of Edwardian botanist Ellen Ann Willmott and her legendary estate, Warley Place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of this comprehensive 160-page book opens into an extensive, beautifully indexed gallery of old garden roses, historic species, and wild climbers originally curated for Willmott’s 20th-century portfolio, The Genus Rosa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a breathtaking coffee table book or premium reference text perfect for floral artists, print collectors, gardeners, and lovers of timeless country cottage aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher: Pavilion Books Ltd. \/ Michael Joseph Ltd., London\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: published in 1987- First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 22cm\/8.7” x  28cm\/11”, thickness 2cm\/0.8”, weight 930gr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: interior excellent, top paper edge has vintage age-spotting (foxing),                  Fly page and end papers signed: front endpaper signature \"Joanne Murphy\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e. The upper corner of the half-title page has a second signature \"Joanne Marr\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e, rear inside back cover tiny initials \"Jo\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e in the bottom right corner. (Please see photos)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour order will be carefully packaged for safe package arrival, using reused materials when possible. All items are vintage or antiques, therefore shows signs of wear, please inspect closely all photos. Please contact if you have any additional questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Follow on Instagram @rusthall.finds \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank You for visiting!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rusthall Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53826931851603,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1604\/0275\/files\/IMG_20260324_141206_edit_412951841805735.jpg?v=1779553403","url":"https:\/\/rusthallfinds.com\/products\/a-garden-of-roses-alfred-parsons-graham-stuart-thomas-vintage-1987-hardback-book-first-edition","provider":"Rusthall Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}