Birds & Blooms of the 50 States

Press Dutch Door

Summary

A beautifully illustrated compendium of state birds and flowers, plus history and trivia. 
 
This enchanting tour of America’s most cherished birds and flowers is an intimate collection of lovely images from the acclaimed letterpress studio Dutch Door Press. Each state’s emblematic flora and fauna are paired in winsome vintage-inspired compositions and accompanied by fascinating facts about the states, the plant and animal species, and how they came to symbolize their regions.  
 
From the quail and poppy of California to the bluebird and rose of New York, every page of this volume offers a visual treat filled with charm and nostalgia.

Available since: 04/16/2013.

Print length: 108 pages.

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