1869 Scarce Floriography Book ~ Flora Symbolica or The Language and Sentiment of Flowers by John Ingram.
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Author: John Henry Ingram.
Title: Flora Symbolica; or, The language and sentiment of flowers. Including floral poetry, original and selected. With original illustrations, printed in colors by Terry.
Publisher: London, Frederick Warne and Co., no date (circa 1869).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5" X 5.5".
Pages: viii-368 pages.
Binding: Attractive and fine original decorated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. An exceptionally fine binding!
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, old bookseller cold stamp in the corner of the first endpaper- as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the illustrated title page, and the 15 beautiful full-page flower illustrations by Terry.
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies in this binding variant for sale worldwide).
The book: "Flora Symbolica; or, The language and sentiment of flowers" by John Henry Ingram is a rare and exquisite floriography book from circa 1869. This work delves into the symbolic meanings and sentiments associated with various flowers, blending them with floral poetry, both original and selected. It offers readers an insightful glimpse into the Victorian era’s fascination with the language of flowers, a form of communication where different flowers conveyed specific messages and emotions.
The author: John Henry Ingram (1842–1916) was a notable English biographer and editor, best known for his work on Edgar Allan Poe. In "Flora Symbolica," Ingram compiles and explores the rich symbolic meanings attributed to flowers, providing a comprehensive reference for enthusiasts of floriography.