Botany Reeves & Sons Floral Studies, published by Reeves & Sons. Portfolio with 12 (incl. title and cover) chromolithographed plates. London, Reeves & Sons, ca. 1880. folio. 12 pp. in paperback dust jacket (somewhat stained and rubbed, 1 leaf missing). Rare album with 12 colour lithographs of flowers. - Not in Nissen, KVK a.o. - Possibly an advertising folder of Reeves & Sons for their watercolours (without further texts). Reeves & Sons is considered the inventor of soluble watercolours and mainly sold watercolours, painting boxes, brushes and painting utensils. - Partly somewhat bumped, partly small corner crease, 1 leaf with small outer edge tear, overall good copy of this very rare portfolio. Botany - {Rare album with 12 colour lithographs of flowers}. - Not in Nissen, KVK a.o. - Possibly an advertising folder of the company Reeves & Sons for their watercolours (without further texts). The company Reeves & Sons is considered to be the inventor of soluble watercolours and sold mainly colours, brushes and other painting utensils. - Partly somewhat bumped a. with small corner crease, 1 leaf with small outer marginal tear, overall a good copy of the very rare portfolio. This lot is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 24.95% buyer's premium and 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.