The distinguished photographer Irving Penn turned his unique vision to the subject of flowers in 1967 to 1973. The result is seven extraordinarily beautiful color portfolios of flower types: poppy, tulip, rose, lily, peony, orchid, and begonia. Exquisitely printed with six colors on Kromekote stock which rivals the best color prints. Text by Penn. 95 pages. Published by Harmony Books, New York in 1980. A first edition clothbound hardcover with dustjacket in very good plus condition. A stunningly gorgeous photobook.