Wild flowers. Vol. 1
1857, First Edition. London : Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. Poor copy in the original gilt-decorated blue cloth boards, now lightly scuffed and dust-dulled. Corners bumped, with panel edges worn. Spine sun-toned; joints and endbands somewhat rubbed. Text block shaken, with an early gathering loose. Text and plates complete, if showing faint foxing and dust scattered throughout. A serviceable example. Item #475350
Physical description; iv, 192 pages : 96 chromolithographic plates ; 15 cm. Subjects; Botany – Great Britain – 19th century. Wild flowers – Great Britain – Identification. Botanical illustration. Chromolithography. English botanists. 19th century.
Price: €85.00