1842 - Langage Des Fleurs

By M. Aime Martin

Published 1842
Societe Typographique Belge/ Bruxelles

Twelfth Edition

French Text

"Le Langage des Fleurs" by Aimé Martin, first published in the early 19th century, is a seminal work that delves into the rich symbolism and meanings associated with various flowers. This beautifully crafted book explores how flowers were used to convey sentiments and messages, a practice particularly popular during the Victorian era. Aimé Martin's detailed descriptions and poetic interpretations provide readers with a comprehensive guide to understanding the emotional and cultural significance of different blooms. Adorned with elegant illustrations, "Le Langage des Fleurs" is both an artistic and literary treasure, reflecting the era's fascination with floral communication and its enduring charm in expressing human emotions.

Hardcover. Black Full Leather. Fine Binding. Blind embossing to both boards with decorative scroll gilt tooling to both boards. Decorative gilt tooling/lettering to spine. Gilt to all edges. Green end papers. Hand-painted floral frontispiece with tissue guard. Decorative title page with hand-painting. Additional 15 full-page had painted illustrations. 338pp.

Rare Book

Size: 4” x 6”