Fruits And Flowers
By The Compiler Of "The Wheatsheaf" And Of "The Garden"
Published by Darton And Harvey: London 1834 2nd Edition
Original Embossed Red & Gilt Bindings - All Edges Gilt - Diminutive Size - RARE BOOK
"A charming and increasingly scarce early Victorian devotional anthology, *Fruits and Flowers* was issued in this revised second edition by the respected London publishers Darton and Harvey in 1834. Compiled by the anonymous editor of *The Wheatsheaf* and *The Garden*, the work reflects the moral and reflective literature popular in early nineteenth-century England, intended to cultivate "the garden of thy mind" through short meditations and religious prose. The publisher Darton & Harvey was particularly noted for quality juvenile and instructional works during this period.
This delightful diminutive volume is especially attractive in its original embossed red binding, retaining its decorative gilt titling to the spine and all edges gilt — features that give the book considerable shelf appeal today. The finely textured blind-stamped boards and compact format are quintessentially Victorian, presenting beautifully as both a reading copy and an object of decorative antiquarian interest. Surviving examples in original condition are increasingly difficult to locate, particularly with such pleasing period craftsmanship intact.
An evocative piece of early nineteenth-century publishing history, "Fruits and Flowers" would appeal to collectors of Victorian literature, religious and devotional works, miniature and small-format books, or decorative antique bindings. The elegant presentation and poetic title make it equally suitable for display in a private library, study, or curated interior setting, where its warm red binding and gilt detailing offer timeless visual charm."
Light wear to covers and spine. Small inscription to front endpaper. Pages clean and well presented with minor age toning. A lovely copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
