The Language of Flowers
London: George Routledge, (1885). First edition. Hardcover. 80 pages.15.2 x 12.2 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. Interior contents very fresh and sharp. Owner inscription free front endapaper, some rubbing to front and back covers at fore-edge and back strip extremities. Orig. illustrated and laminated boards with dark olive cloth spine and cover frames. Yellow edges. Very good. Item #24564
Price: $150.00