1875 Rare small Floriography Book ~ The Language and Sentiment of Flowers by Laura Valentine.This beautiful book has been sold Search for other similar books from our bookseller friends! (Description) Author: Laura Valentine. Title: The Language and Sentiment of Flowers Compiled and Edited by L. V. with Floral Records and Selected Poetry and Original Illustrations Printed in Colours and Gold. Publisher: London, Frederick Warne and Co., no date (circa 1875). Language: Text in English. Size: 5" X 3. 5". Pages: vi 154 pages. Binding: Attractive

Size: 7" X 5

overall slightly scuffed - as shown) in a scarce very good original removable rhodoïd clear cover with gilt overlay decorations - as shown

Edna Cooke Shoemaker)

First Edition illustrated by Keeley Halswelle

born January 4

and Manchester School of Design

and one accordion-folded illustration

contemporary full calf leather binding (hinges partly cracked but still very tight and secure

Pages: xi-322 pages

First edition illustrated by ALDREN A

Modeled after Homer's Iliad and Odyssey

mainly remembered as an amateur ornithologist and ornithological author and acknowledged expert on bird migration