1843 Scarce London newest Limited Subscription Only Book Bouquet Of Wildflower Elizabeth Snow Poetry Illustrated Poem Antique
This old book is “A Bouquet of Wild Flowers” by Elizabeth Snow and published in London by Private Subscription in 1843 A. Spottiswoode. There is a list of subscribers with the top one being "Her Majesty The Queen Dowager 4 Copies." This is a very scarce work to find. It is illustrated with 6 illustrations by Whimper, Tho Creswick ARA, 2 by Sargent WT Green Sc, GF Sargent Evans, and one small pansy - anonymous. This starts with a poem titled "Flowers" with a winged fairy lady illustration which is page 1-25 followed by a "Miscellaneous Poems" pages 29-54. The book was given a high review by "The Monthly Review Volume 162 1844 by Ralph Griffiths, George Edward Griffiths" where the writer was praised and an extract of the first poem featured. "Higher praise is not required, neither can it be given...So strong, indeed, are the controlling impulses of pure taste, associated with a correct and familiar knowledge of the art and theme, as developed, in each succeeding page, by the fair and ingenious author, that we glide from one brilliant and richly-flowing passage to another, culling its variegated sweets of moral and descriptive lore..."
This is app. 10”x7.5”. It has cloth over hard boards with gilt and embossing. It is in good reading condition overall with some wear. There is some corner, edge, spine wear and bumping and soiling to the covers and fading by old water damage. This water damage went into the frontispiece page and also in the blank pages at the back of the book; however, the rest of the book just has some age toning and yellow spotting here and there. There is no sticking or mildew. There is some cloth wear at corners and spine ends. The front hinge is cracked so there is a little slop to spine. The binding is tight and all pages intact. The book is complete.
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