Sylvan Winter by Francis George Heath | 1886 First Edition | Illustrated

A scarce first edition of Sylvan Winter by Francis George Heath published in London in 1886 by Kegan Paul, Trench & Co.

This work belongs to Heath’s celebrated series on the seasons and the natural world, combining beautiful descriptions of nature with an early awareness of conservation. Sylvan Winter explores woodland life in its coldest months—trees, frost, landscapes, and quiet natural processes—with a poetic approach to nature.

The book is richly illustrated, including a frontispiece with seventy engraved illustrations throughout; engraved by James D. Cooper after drawings by Frederick Golden Short. These illustrations include winter forests and rural scenery, along with wildlife.

Bound in its original dark maroon cloth, the cover is decorated in silver and black with a winter woodland design. Binding tight. Clean pages.357pp. An early prize inscription dated 1901 adds historical interest and provenance.

Condition: Near Fine

Size: 5 1/2” x 8”

A wonderful example of late Victorian nature writing—ideal for collectors of seasonal books, natural history, or decorative illustrated bindings.