Plues, Margaret

Rambles in Search of Wild Flowers, and How to Distinguish Them

London: Journal of Horticulure and Cottage Gardener, 1863. 1st ed., original green cloth boards with gilt decoration and gilt borders, 18 hand-coloured plates,b&w text illus, pp 349,.some markings to page 61.Gift inscription dated 1863 largely erased by previous owner. Spine restored: original cloth laid over new. Corners rubbed. Very good condition.

Beautifully illustrated botany book, introduced and ended in the style of a novel but with highly detailed descriptions of English flowers. Item #100630

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