Friend Flowers Flower Lore

FRIEND, Hilderic, Rev. Flowers and Flower Lore. (2 vols) London: Swan Sonnenschein and Co, 1892.

xvi, 352pp; [ii], 353-704pp including notes, index, additions and corrections. Decorated woodcut title-page to each vol, numerous woodcut text ills. Green ½ mor gilt, matching cloth sides, marbled eps, teg o/w uncut. Signed binding by Hatchards. Spines faded, corners worn with minimal loss, hint of age browning to leaf edges.

[SW: Folklore FRIEND Flowers and Flower Lore Bindings NATURAL HISTORY]

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Puckett, Sandy Z.. Fragile Beauty: the Victorian Art of Pressed Flowers. New York, NY: Warner Books Inc, 1992.
Rubbing to dust jacket edges. Dust jacket price clipped. Gift inscription on free front-end page "May 26, 1993, To My Special Friend, Jeary--You are such a treasured friend! I hope we spend many fun times together "nesting" and talking and eating and talking! You are such a joy to be around! Much Love, Cathy. Otherwise, the book is in excellent condition, with minimal shelf wear and clean/unmarked pages. ; Color Photographs; 0.7 x 8.2 x 8.6 inches; 89 pages; In Victorian times, the art of pressing flowers reached an exquisite peak of sophistication. Now, in a book lavishly illustrated with dozens of full-color photographs of her delicate arrangements, Sandy Puckett celebrates this rich, nostalgic tradition. Here magic reigns as roses, green foliage, and ribbons recapture the dainty heart of a Victorian valentine ... Red and green flowers on crisp white rice paper creat intricate bookmarks for Christmas... And truly romantic wedding invitations are laced with lavender for devotion and ivy for fidelity. Beauty blends with practicality and countless other blooms grace gift bags, framed pieces, teatime invitations, tea trays, personalized note cards and more. But floral artist Sandy Puckett does more than simply present her own work. First, she shares with you her love and appreciation of the wondrous world of petal, stem and leaf: inspiring you to explore the living treasure troves of garden, wildwood and meadow for yourself; expanding your ability to observe the miniature miracles around you; and showing you how a little imagination can transform outdoor splendors into personal creations radiant with inner harmony, cherished memories and simple beauty. Then she gives you all the hands-on advice you need, including: a list of recommended plants and flowers: information on how to cultivate your own "pressing" garden: step-by-step instructions on how to successfully preserve grasses, herbs, buds and blossoms; guidance on how to anchor them on pretty papers and intertwine them with silken ribbons; and even how to turn the flower gathering itself into an enlightening and intimate adventure. Stunning to look at, fascinating to read, FRAGILE BEAUTY will inspire both novice and expert to rekindle the ethereal charms of an elegant pastime. It is the perfect gift for anyone interested in Victoriana, gardening legend and lore, crafts, decor, design ... And everyone captivated by the myriad marvels of nature.. 0446516732.

First Edition; First Printing, Hardcover, Illustrated by Chang, Michael. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket.

[SW: 0446516732 Puckett, Sandy Z. Crafts Hobbies Flower Arranging Victorian Art Pressed Flowers Floral Arts Flowers,]

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Rev Hilderic Friend: Flowers and Flower Lore, London Swan Sonnenschien Le Bas and Lowrey 1886

Third edition London. Swan Sonnenschien Le Bas and Lowrey. 1886. Third edition [1st in 1 volume]. Hardback. Original cloth. 8vo. 704 pages. Illustrated. Covers and spine water stained. Contents shaken. Reading copy. Bright internally. Poor condition Hardcover Poor

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Hilderic Friend: Flowers And Flower Lore V2, Kessinger Publishing, LLC 2007-07-25 ISBN: 0548121680
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Brand New. Never Used. Hardcover

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