{"product_id":"1999-vintage-the-tulip-by-anna-pavord-14572","title":"*1999 The Tulip by Anna Pavord | Illustrated Botanical Coffee Table Book | Dutch Tulip Mania | Garden History Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eA true classic for flower lovers, gardeners, and art enthusiasts, The Tulip by Anna Pavord is widely regarded as the definitive history of the world’s most celebrated flower. Published in 1999, this beautifully produced vintage hardcover goes far beyond gardening, weaving together botany, art history, economics, travel, and culture into an unforgettable story of the tulip’s remarkable journey through history. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than focusing on cultivation alone, Pavord traces the tulip’s origins in the mountains of Central Asia, follows its rise to prominence in the Ottoman Empire, and recounts its astonishing arrival in Europe, where it ignited the legendary Dutch Tulip Mania—often considered the world’s first speculative economic bubble. Along the way, she explores the flower’s enduring influence on painting, decorative arts, collecting, literature, and garden design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the book’s greatest strengths is its lavish visual presentation. Across 439 pages, readers will find hundreds of illustrations, including approximately 150 full-color plates, alongside numerous black-and-white botanical drawings, historical engravings, paintings, photographs, facsimiles, and archival images. The final section also features detailed descriptions of 80 wild tulip species and several hundred cultivated garden varieties, making it as valuable a visual reference as it is a captivating read. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed on a coffee table or enjoyed as a treasured reference, The Tulip is a timeless volume that celebrates one of history’s most beloved flowers. Its elegant photography, rich historical illustrations, and fascinating storytelling make it a wonderful addition to any home library and an exceptional gift for gardeners, floral designers, collectors, and admirers of botanical art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Title: The Tulip\u003cbr\u003e\n* Author: Anna Pavord\u003cbr\u003e\n* Publisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003e\n* Publication Year: 1999\u003cbr\u003e\n* Edition: First U.S. Edition (where applicable)\u003cbr\u003e\n* Language: English\u003cbr\u003e\n* Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket\u003cbr\u003e\n* Pages: 439\u003cbr\u003e\n* Illustrations:\u003cbr\u003e\n * Approximately 150 full-color plates\u003cbr\u003e\n * Hundreds of additional black-and-white illustrations\u003cbr\u003e\n * Botanical drawings\u003cbr\u003e\n * Historical engravings\u003cbr\u003e\n * Paintings and photographs\u003cbr\u003e\n * Facsimiles of historical documents\u003cbr\u003e\n * Visual catalog of 80 wild tulip species and several hundred cultivated varieties\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monet's Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53341833953556,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/9033\/2948\/files\/il_fullxfull.8304616442_l7pa.jpg?v=1785239842","url":"https:\/\/monetslibrary.com\/products\/1999-vintage-the-tulip-by-anna-pavord-14572","provider":"Monet's Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}