Grigson, Geoffrey. The Englishman’s Flora. Illustrated with Woodcuts from 16th Century Herbals. 1st. Ed. Pub. Phoenix House. 1955
pp.478 with b/w. woodcuts from sixteenth century herbals. 4to. Hardback. Previous owner has coloured 2 plates, o/w. contents fine. Original boards sunned in places. With bookplate of Barbara Ruth Fuessli Kyle to front paste down and dedication “To Fuessli with love from Barbara” (possibly Barbara Wootton, Baroness Wootton of Abinger), dated June 1963, to ffep.
Records the superstitions and folk-knowledge of the English flora, by giving the history of each species' name and usage. It provides a comprehensive list of regional and vernacular plant names and touches upon the literary and artistic symbolism of plant life.
£35.00 [Ref: 39841]