$225.00
Our Woodlands, Heaths, and Hedges | Victorian Illustrated Nature Book, c.1870
A beautifully illustrated Victorian celebration of the British countryside, Our Woodlands, Heaths, and Hedges invites the reader to wander through trees, shrubs, wild fruits, and the small creatures that inhabit them. Written for a general audience rather than a scientific one, the text blends close observation with an obvious love of the natural world, making it as enjoyable to read today as it was in the late 19th century.
Published by George Routledge & Sons and illustrated by William Stephen Coleman. Red cloth binding with beveled boards. Gold and black detail featuring a bright gilt botanical detail to front board. Binding tight/sound. Color frontispiece with seven full-page color-plates along with black and white illustrations. Gilt page edges. Age-appropriate toning.
Condition: Very Good +
Size: Approx. 4.4” x 6.7” (198 pages).
A beautifully preserved Victorian nature book —ideal for collectors of natural history, botanical illustration, or decorative antique books.