1870 Scarce Floriography Book ~ The Language of Flowers Including Floral Poetry Illustrated.
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(Description)
Author: John Ingram.
Title: The Language of Flowers Including Floral Poetry. With original illustrations, printed in colours by Terry.
Publisher: London, Frederick Warne and Co., no date (circa 1870).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 6.5 "X 5 ".
Pages: viii-311 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges gilt.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, name of previous owners on the first blank page - as shown, toning to half-title and last page - as shown).
Illustrations: Including three beautiful full-page color illustrations by Terry.
The book: A very nice Victorian edition of THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS INCLUDING FLORAL POETRY, this anthology delves into the symbolic meanings attributed to various flowers, intertwined with poetic verses that celebrate their beauty and significance. This particular edition, adorned with exquisite color illustrations by Terry, is a testament to the rich tradition of floral symbolism and the artistry that accompanies it.