[Fine Binding | Kate Greenaway] The Language of Flowers

Greenaway, Kate. Language of Flowers. Illustrated by Kate Greenaway. London: George Routledge and Sons, [1884]. Printed in colours by Edmund Evans. First edition. White paper covered boards (imitation morocco) bound in. Bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe for J.W. Robinson & Co. in green calf with gilt lettering and floral decoration to front cover. Title and author labels to second and third compartment of spine. Gilt ruled turn-ins with brightly printed floral endpapers, similar to the paper of the slipcase. Measures approx. 4.75" x 5.75". Fading to edges with spine heavily faded and spine labels worn. Rubbing to hinges, but sound overall. Rubbing and browning to slipcase.