A beautiful vintage edition of Wayside & Woodland Blossoms by Edward Step, celebrating the wildflowers and natural landscapes of Britain through detailed botanical writing and 174 delicate illustrations.
Part of the much loved Wayside & Woodland series published by Frederick Warne, this 1940s edition brings together Edward Step’s knowledge of British plants with the pleasure of discovering and identifying the flowers found across the countryside. The book reflects a time when walking, observing nature and learning about native plants were an important part of everyday life.
The rich dark red leather style canvas binding gives this particular edition a wonderfully handsome presence, with elegant gold lettering and decorative floral detailing adding to its appeal. It is the sort of book that feels equally at home being read and explored or simply admired amongst other treasured volumes.
Edward Step’s botanical guides are valued for bringing natural history to a wider audience, combining accessible information with beautifully illustrated studies of the plants around us. This edition offers a lovely connection to Britain’s botanical heritage and to the enduring pleasure of books that encourage us to look more closely at the natural world.
With its handsome binding, wealth of botanical illustrations and connection to the historic Frederick Warne publishing tradition, this is a particularly special addition to a natural history or botanical library.
A beautiful celebration of British wildflowers and the simple pleasure of exploring the countryside through books.
Details
Type: Botanical reference book
Title: Wayside & Woodland Blossoms
Author: Edward Step
Publisher: Frederick Warne
Series: Series 3
Binding: Leather style canvas hardback
Colour: Dark red with gold lettering
Features: 174 botanical illustrations
Era: 1940s
Dimensions
Height: 17.5 cm
Width: 13 cm
Depth: 3 cm
Condition
Excellent vintage condition overall. The dust jacket shows age related wear, with small tears and a cut to the inner page. Please refer to the photographs for further detail.
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