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The Language of Flowers

Greenaway, Kate (Illustrator)

London: George Routledge, (1884). First edition. Hardcover. 80 pages. 15 x 12 cm. Forty-eight colored picture pages printed by Edmund Evans. Charles Baker in his "Bibliography of British Book Illustrators 1860-1900 notes, "It is extremely difficult to identify early issues of some of Kate Greenaway's books;" however, in this instance there is little doubt as to the issue. BAKER G66a. Pale green endpapers, spine a hint darkened, interior contents very fresh and bright. Orig. white pebble grained cloth, triple gilt front cover border panels. Aeg. Near fine. Item #22330

Price: $400.00