Sybil Leek's Book of Herbs. by Sybil Leek - 1973.

Nashville, TN Thomas Nelson , 1973. Hardcover First Edition, so stated. First Edition [1973], so stated. Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ. Book shows minimal crimping at the heel of the back strip; else flawless; .binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows very light wear to extremities; mild to moderate rubbing; price intact; mylar-protected. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 199pp. Illustrated with photographs and drawings in black & white by Stephen and Julian Leek and Gerda Davis. Hardcover with dustwrapper. Examines the mythology of herbs, the history of their use, their culinary, cosmetic, and medicinal value, and the lives of several herbalists. Perhaps the most acclaimed (and sought after) book on herbs ever published. The book examines the history and uses (common and unique) of herbs in cosmetics, culinary, medicinal value, and more. It also covers the history of some noted herbalists.