A joyful vintage 1950s edition of Wild Flowers of the Wayside & Woodland, published by Frederick Warne and based on the botanical work of Edward Step.
With 320 coloured illustrations of British wild flowers and woodland plants, this charming guide offers a wonderful glimpse into the tradition of illustrated natural history books. Its compact format reflects the practical nature of these pocket guides, designed to accompany curious walkers as they explored the countryside and discovered the plants around them.
The canvas hardback binding and original yellow dust jacket give the book plenty of character, while the wealth of coloured illustrations makes it particularly enjoyable to browse. It would bring warmth and personality to a country bookshelf, study or collection of vintage botanical books.
Part of the historic Wayside & Woodland publishing tradition, this little volume celebrates Britain’s native flora while offering a beautiful reminder of a time when identifying wildflowers was a simple pleasure of spending time outdoors.
A charming botanical guide for anyone drawn to British wildflowers, vintage books and the quiet pleasures of the countryside.
Details
Type: Botanical pocket guide
Title: Wild Flowers of the Wayside & Woodland
Publisher: Frederick Warne
Author: Based on the work of Edward Step
Binding: Canvas hardback
Colour: Yellow dust jacket
Features: 320 coloured illustrations
Era: 1950s
Dimensions
Height: 16 cm
Width: 12 cm
Depth: 3 cm
Condition
The dust jacket shows age related wear and tear, with a cut to the inner page. The book itself remains in excellent vintage condition overall. Please refer to the photographs for further detail.
Shipping
Carefully packed and dispatched from Surrey.
Free UK delivery.
