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The Native Flowers of New Zealand, first appeared in three parts in 1887 and 1888. It was published by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington of London. The chromolithographs were by Leighton Brothers.

Georgina Hetley was first inspired to paint plants "growing in their native state" after hearing a talk in Auckland by Thomas Cheeseman about a collecting trip he had made. By 1884 Hetley had made a start, and Cheeseman helped to identify the plants she had painted. Thomas Kirk also gave assistance.

The Government gave aid in the form of free travel passes on the railways, and the Union Steamship Company issued her with passes for their steamers. Sir Robert Stout, Premier and Minister of Education, promised to purchase copies of the book for public schools and libraries.

Hetley, Clematis, plate 1

$115.00 USD
(includes shipping)

Clematis, Clematis indivisa,
Plate 1:

Price: US$115.00 (includes shipping costs)


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Colour chromolithograph from “The Native Flowers of New Zealand”, 1887-88.

Artist: Georgina Hetley, Leighton Brothers, chromo-litho.

Text: text included.
Size: 27cm x 37cm (10 3/4 x 14 1/2 inches) approximately.
Condition: Very Good, with faint foxing and age toning, please see larger image.

Hetley, Chatham Island Daisy, plate 2

$95.00 USD
(includes shipping)

Chatham Island Daisy, Olearia semidentata,
Plate 2:

Price: US$95.00 (includes shipping costs)


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Colour chromolithograph from “The Native Flowers of New Zealand”, 1887-88.

Artist: Georgina Hetley, Leighton Brothers, chromo-litho.

Text: text included.
Size: 27cm x 37cm (10 3/4 x 14 1/2 inches) approximately.
Condition: Very Good, with faint foxing and age toning, please see larger image.

Hetley, Mountain Rata

SOLD

Mountain Rata, Metrosideros lucida,
Plate 6:

Price: US$120.00 (includes shipping costs)


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Colour chromolithograph from “The Native Flowers of New Zealand”, 1887-88.

Artist: Georgina Hetley, Leighton Brothers, chromo-litho.

Text: text included.
Size: 27cm x 37cm (10 3/4 x 14 1/2 inches) approximately.
Condition: Good, with faint foxing and bleeding in the image, please see larger image.

Hetley, Kohe-Kohe

SOLD

Kohe-Kohe, Dysoxylum spectabile,
Plate 9:

Price: US$115.00 (includes shipping costs)


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Colour chromolithograph from “The Native Flowers of New Zealand”, 1887-88.

Artist: Georgina Hetley, Leighton Brothers, chromo-litho.

Text: text included.
Size: 27cm x 37cm (10 3/4 x 14 1/2 inches) approximately.
Condition: Excellent, please see larger image.

Hetley, Chatham Island Geranium

$120.00 USD
(includes shipping)

Chatham Island Geranium, Geranium traversii,
Plate 10:

Price: US$120.00 (includes shipping costs)


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Colour chromolithograph from “The Native Flowers of New Zealand”, 1887-88.

Artist: Georgina Hetley, Leighton Brothers, chromo-litho.

Text: text included.
Size: 27cm x 37cm (10 3/4 x 14 1/2 inches) approximately.
Condition: Good, with foxing in the image, please see larger image.

Hetley, Mistletoe

SOLD

Mistletoe, Loranthus adamsii,
Plate 12:

Price: US$115.00 (includes shipping costs)


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Colour chromolithograph from “The Native Flowers of New Zealand”, 1887-88.

Artist: Georgina Hetley, Leighton Brothers, chromo-litho.

Text: text included.
Size: 27cm x 37cm (10 3/4 x 14 1/2 inches) approximately.
Condition: Very Good, with faint foxing and age toning on left of image, please see larger image.

Hetley, Chatham Island Xmas Tree

SOLD

Chatham Island Xmas Tree, Senecio huntii,
Plate 13:

Price: US$95.00 (includes shipping costs)


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Colour chromolithograph from “The Native Flowers of New Zealand”, 1887-88.

Artist: Georgina Hetley, Leighton Brothers, chromo-litho.

Text: text included.
Size: 27cm x 37cm (10 3/4 x 14 1/2 inches) approximately.
Condition: Very Good, with faint foxing and age toning on left of image, please see larger image.

Hetley, Chrysobactron hookeri

$95.00 USD
(includes shipping)

Chrysobactron hookeri, Anthericum hookeri,
Plate 14:

Price: US$95.00 (includes shipping costs)


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Colour chromolithograph from “The Native Flowers of New Zealand”, 1887-88.

Artist: Georgina Hetley, Leighton Brothers, chromo-litho.

Text: text included.
Size: 27cm x 37cm (10 3/4 x 14 1/2 inches) approximately.
Condition: Very Good, with faint foxing and age toning on left of image, please see larger image.

Hetley, Hiri-Turiti

$115.00 USD
(includes shipping)

Hiri-Turiti, Dendrobium cunninghamii,
Plate 17.

Price: US$115.00 (includes shipping costs)


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Colour chromolithograph from “The Native Flowers of New Zealand”, 1887-88.

Artist: Georgina Hetley, Leighton Brothers, chromo-litho.

Text: text included.
Size: 27cm x 37cm (10 3/4 x 14 1/2 inches) approximately.
Condition: Excellent, please see larger image.

Hetley, White Rata

SOLD

White Rata, Metrosideros albiflora,
Plate 18.

Price: US$115.00 (includes shipping costs)


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Colour chromolithograph from “The Native Flowers of New Zealand”, 1887-88.

Artist: Georgina Hetley, Leighton Brothers, chromo-litho.

Text: text included.
Size: 27cm x 37cm (10 3/4 x 14 1/2 inches) approximately.
Condition: Excellent, please see larger image.

Hetley, White Flax & Gentian

$115.00 USD
(includes shipping)

White Flax & Gentian, Linum monogynum & Gentiana saxosa,
Plate 24.

Price: US$115.00 (includes shipping costs)


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Colour chromolithograph from “The Native Flowers of New Zealand”, 1887-88.

Artist: Georgina Hetley, Leighton Brothers, chromo-litho.

Text: text included.
Size: 27cm x 37cm (10 3/4 x 14 1/2 inches) approximately.
Condition: Excellent, please see larger image.

Hetley, Puka

$115.00 USD
(includes shipping)

Puka, Meryta Sinclairii,
(Pirita) Plate 25.

Price: US$115.00 (includes shipping costs)


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Colour chromolithograph from “The Native Flowers of New Zealand”, 1887-88.

Artist: Georgina Hetley, Leighton Brothers, chromo-litho.

Text: text included.
Size: 27cm x 37cm (10 3/4 x 14 1/2 inches) approximately.
Condition: Good, with faint foxing and some bleeding in the centre of the image, please see larger image.

Hetley, Scarlet Mistletoe

SOLD

Scarlet Mistletoe, Loranthus colensoi,
(Pirita) Plate 30.

Price: US$115.00 (includes shipping costs)


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Colour chromolithograph from “The Native Flowers of New Zealand”, 1887-88.

Artist: Georgina Hetley, Leighton Brothers, chromo-litho.

Text: text included.
Size: 27cm x 37cm (10 3/4 x 14 1/2 inches) approximately.
Condition: Good, with faint foxing and some bleeding in the centre of the image, please see larger image.

Hetley, Lace-bark

SOLD

Lace-bark, Plagianthus lyallii,
Plate 34.

Price: US$115.00 (includes shipping costs)


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Colour chromolithograph from “The Native Flowers of New Zealand”, 1887-88.

Artist: Georgina Hetley, Leighton Brothers, chromo-litho.

Text: text included.
Size: 27cm x 37cm (10 3/4 x 14 1/2 inches) approximately.
Condition: Excellent, with minor age toning, please see larger image.