Scarce 1854 first Philadelphia edition of Midsummer Flowers: For the Young by Mary Howitt, published by Lindsay & Blakiston, Philadelphia.
This beautifully illustrated Victorian children’s book features numerous period engravings and retains its striking original red cloth binding with elaborate gilt pictorial decoration.
Of particular literary interest, this edition contains Christina Rossetti’s poem “The Trees’ Counselling,” identified in specialist bibliographic sources as its first appearance in book form.
An appealing early Victorian children’s book with interest for collectors of Mary Howitt, Christina Rossetti, illustrated children’s literature and 19th-century decorative bindings.
Details
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Author: Mary Howitt
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Title: Midsummer Flowers: For the Young
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Edition: First Philadelphia Edition
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Year: 1854
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Publisher: Lindsay & Blakiston
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Place: Philadelphia, USA
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Language: English
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Format: Hardcover
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Binding: Original red cloth with gilt pictorial decoration
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Illustrations: Numerous black-and-white engraved illustrations
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Pages: 226
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Special interest: Includes Christina Rossetti’s The Trees’ Counselling
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Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Antique copy in fair condition. The original binding shows substantial age-related wear. The spine/backstrip has significant loss and separation, exposing portions of the underlying binding, and the hinges/binding show weakness.
Pages exhibit age toning, scattered foxing and previous-owner pencil inscriptions. Interior illustrations remain attractive and generally well preserved.
Please review all photographs carefully, particularly the spine damage, as they form an important part of the condition description.
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