The original was published in 1950 by Collins, London; this beautiful volume comprises a reprint of the substantially revised and enlarged 1994 edition published by the Antique Collectors Club Ltd, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Offering a thorough, critical, and finely-illustrated survey of botanical art over a period of 3,000 years, this edition includes Professor Stearn's updated coverage of the 20th century and some 126 colored plates, many replacing those in the original edition. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)