The Language and Sentiment of Flowers Victorian Cloth Book
The Language and Sentiment of Flowers Victorian Cloth Book
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A charming Victorian floral symbolism book in a small salmon pink cloth binding, The Language and Sentiment of Flowers was published by Frederick Warne and Co. as part of the firm’s popular gift and reference books. Its decorative black stamped cover, gilt lettering, and gilt top edge give it strong visual appeal, and the compact square format makes it especially attractive for display. Books on the language of flowers were widely loved in the 19th century, when flowers carried coded meanings tied to love, friendship, remembrance, and grief.
This book was created to help readers understand those meanings, pairing floral symbolism with selected poetry and original illustrations printed in colors and gold. It offers a very appealing mix of sentiment, design, and Victorian social history in a format that feels both intimate and decorative.
The salmon pink cloth binding remains attractive overall, with rubbing and light wear at the edges and corners consistent with age and handling. The black stamped floral decoration and gilt lettering remain visible, and the gilt top edge is still present. The spine shows expected wear for a small cloth book of this period. Internally, the pages have mild toning and some foxing, both consistent with age. A good, presentable copy of a desirable Victorian title.
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