{"product_id":"flowers-of-the-country-side-by-cyril-j-lane-vintage-illustrated-botanical-book","title":"Flowers of the Country Side by Cyril J. Lane, Vintage Illustrated Botanical Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColourful wildflowers and a handwritten gift inscription from 1950.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers of the Country Side introduces British wildflowers through Cyril J. Lane’s writing and colour illustrations by Will H. Stevens. Published by Brockhampton Press as part of The Young Naturalist series, this vintage hardback retains its original illustrated dust jacket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the front cover, a message from a grandmother to “Mac”, dated 15 September 1950, gives the book a personal history. Alongside the botanical pages, it preserves a small record of a book chosen and given with affection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay the floral cover facing forward on a bookshelf, or open it at a favourite illustration beside contemporary pottery. Its slim format makes it easy to add colour and detail to a reading corner without needing much space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA thoughtful vintage gift for someone who enjoys wildflowers, botanical illustration and books with their own stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails \u0026amp; dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Flowers of the Country Side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries: The Young Naturalist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: Cyril J. Lane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrator: Will H. Stevens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Brockhampton Press\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: Circa 1940s to 1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback with original dust jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrations: Colour botanical illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInscription: Gift message dated 15 September 1950\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 22 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 14 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 0.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition. The original dust jacket has age related wear and tears. The book itself has no rips or tears, with gentle age toning to some pages. Inside the front cover is the inscription: “To Mac. With love from Grannie. 15\/9\/50.” Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packed for delivery. Please see Delivery information for shipping details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis piece has found a new home. Explore the collection for more vintage pieces to bring personality to yours.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/british-curiosities\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 6px 14px; background-color: transparent; color: #000000; text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid #000000; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.8em;\"\u003eBrowse Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Nicki x","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56902770164036,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/9061\/4084\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-10-04T102434.667.png?v=1791105896","url":"https:\/\/lovenickix.co.uk\/products\/flowers-of-the-country-side-by-cyril-j-lane-vintage-illustrated-botanical-book","provider":"Love Nicki x","version":"1.0","type":"link"}