The Country Diary of An Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden, (1979) | Illustrated Nature Diary

Author: Edith Holden
Publisher: Michael Joseph / Webb & Bower, London and Exeter
Year: 1979 (Eleventh Impression, first published 1977)
Printed in Italy by Arnoldo Mondadori Company Limited

A beautifully illustrated facsimile reproduction of Edith Holden’s 1906 nature diary, The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady captures the flora and fauna of the British countryside through delicate watercolors, seasonal poetry, and handwritten observations. Each page reflects Holden’s deep reverence for nature and the passing of the seasons, blending scientific curiosity with an artist’s touch. This edition remains one of the most beloved naturalist works of the 20th century, celebrated for its nostalgic glimpse into Edwardian rural life.

Bound in brown cloth with gilt lettering on the spine with yellow boards, and protected by the original illustrated dust jacket with Holden’s watercolor of a willow warbler feeding its young. Binding tight. Clean pages. Dust jacket shows minor shelf wear along the edges but retains excellent color and presentation. Binding tight and square. 186pp.

Condition: Very Good

Size: 7 1/4” x 9 1/2’