Kew Gardens: Marianne North: Beauties of the Swamps at Tulbagh Foiled Journal - Gifts - Hardback

Details:. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Hardback (Foiled Journal / Notebook). ISBN: 9781804176214. Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing. Age Range: Adult / General GiftOverview. Part of the acclaimed Flame Tree Notebooks range, this Kew Gardens journal showcases a stunning botanical painting by pioneering Victorian artist Marianne North, depicting the flora of Tulbagh in South Africa. Combining museum-quality art with premium notebook craftsmanship, it makes a striking gift for nature lovers, gardeners, artists, writers and anyone who appreciates beautifully designed stationery. Whether used as a diary, sketchbook or travel journal, it brings a touch of Kew Gardens' botanical heritage to everyday writing.About the Book. This foiled journal features artwork by Marianne North, the remarkable 19th-century botanical artist whose vivid plant paintings are held in the dedicated Marianne North Gallery at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The cover image, Beauties of the Swamps at Tulbagh, captures the plant life she encountered on her travels through southern Africa. Produced by Flame Tree Publishing under its acclaimed Notebooks imprint, the cover is printed on foil paper, then embossed and foil-stamped for a luxurious finish, and bound with rose-red end-papers. Inside, 176 pages of robust, ivory-coloured ruled paper provide ample space for writing or journaling. Practical touches include two ribbon page markers, a rear pocket for storing loose notes or receipts, and a secure magnetic si...