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Language and Poetry of Flowers
by Miss S.C. Edgarton
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good-
- Seller
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Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Here is a very rare and unusual book of poetry on flowers, detailing sentiments and symbols associated with certain flowers. Each poem begins with the name of a flower, followed by the sentiment or symbol it represents, and then closes with a poem on that flower. The book's preface claims that the symbols attached to each flower come from old sources and have been established by popular acceptance. It has always been true that the connection between poetry and flora has been natural, and this book belongs where the two meet. Good Condition. Brown cloth with gilt decoration to front board and spine. Chromolithographic title page. Both hinges are lightly cracked casuing boards to be slightly loose. Binding is somewhat shaky. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed with some light staining to front free end paper. Boards have some notable wear with splits to spine edges, crushing to spine ends and bumping to corners casuing some fraying. Gilt remains bright.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Hewett's Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 196
- Title
- Language and Poetry of Flowers
- Author
- Miss S.C. Edgarton
- Book Condition
- Used - Good-
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Thomas Nelson
- Date Published
- 1851
- Size
- 16vo
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
Terms of Sale
Hewett's Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Hewett's Books
Biblio member since 2023
Liverpool, Merseyside
About Hewett's Books
Specializing in rare and collectible books from the 19th and 20th centuries. As a sole trader, I am passionate about literature and take pride in offering a curated collection of unique and valuable books, including first editions, signed copies, and rare editions.
I believe in providing excellent customer service, ensuring that each transaction is smooth and enjoyable for my customers. Whether you're a serious collector or simply looking for a special edition of your favorite author, I am confident that you will find something that speaks to your literary interests in my store.
If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to ask.
@hewettsbooks on instagram.
I believe in providing excellent customer service, ensuring that each transaction is smooth and enjoyable for my customers. Whether you're a serious collector or simply looking for a special edition of your favorite author, I am confident that you will find something that speaks to your literary interests in my store.
If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to ask.
@hewettsbooks on instagram.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Foxed
- Foxing is the age related browning, or brown-yellowish spots, that can occur to book paper over time. When this aging process...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
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