Leaves and Flowers; Or, Object Lessons in Botany With A Flora – Alphonso Wood, 1860 Illustrated Edition / Decorative Embossed Binding

2026-03-29T18:58:47-04:00

Price: 165.00

A beautifully preserved mid-19th century botanical work by Alphonso Wood, designed as an introduction to plant study. Leaves and Flowers; or Object Lessons in Botany presents the fundamentals of botany through structured lessons, accompanied by hundreds of finely detailed illustrations that bring plant forms and structures vividly to life.

Bound in an elegant dark brown cloth with richly embossed floral motifs and a central gilt-stamped bouquet reflecting the refined decorative details of the period. The interior is clean with well-preserved pages and botanical engravings throughout. With 665 illustrations noted on the title page, the work serves as both an educational text and a visually engaging study of the natural world.

Binding tight and sound. Gilt remains bright. Light wear to spine edges/corners. 346pp.

Condition: Very Good+

Size: 5 1/4” x 7 1/4”

A highly displayable volume—ideal for collectors of botanical works, natural history, or decorative Victorian bindings.