A beautifully illustrated 1956 edition of The Book of Flowering Trees & Shrubs, published by Frederick Warne and illustrated by Joan Lupton.
Featuring 62 colour plates depicting 248 varieties of flowering trees and shrubs, this charming volume captures the appeal of mid century botanical illustration and the enduring pleasure of traditional gardening books. The carefully presented illustrations make it a lovely book to browse, offering a fascinating glimpse into the plants and garden culture of the period.
Bound in canvas hardback with its original dust jacket, the book has a lovely understated character. Its compact proportions make it particularly easy to display amongst other botanical books, whether on a country bookshelf, in a study or amongst gardening and natural history volumes.
Published during the 1950s, it reflects a time when beautifully illustrated reference books were valued not only for their information but also for their visual appeal. The combination of botanical knowledge, detailed colour plates and traditional bookmaking gives this edition a lasting charm.
A lovely celebration of flowering trees, shrubs and the enduring beauty of the garden.
Details
Type: Botanical reference book
Title: The Book of Flowering Trees & Shrubs
Publisher: Frederick Warne
Illustrator: Joan Lupton
Binding: Canvas hardback
Features: 62 colour plates, 248 varieties
Era: 1956
Dimensions
Height: 16 cm
Width: 12 cm
Depth: 3 cm
Condition
Excellent vintage condition overall. There is a small tear to the top of the front of the dust jacket. Please refer to the photographs for further detail.
Shipping
Carefully packed and dispatched from Surrey.
Free UK delivery.
