Two Folio broadside sheets, letterpress printed on one side only. The first appears to be a proof for the second one, as a quotation is supplied in manuscript at the head of this sheet and on the second the quote is typeset. The quotation is by Bernardin de St. Pierre - "Les Prairies seront votre école, les fleurs vos Alphabets, et Flore votre Institutrice." Below the title are twenty-six verses of charming poetry, each verse representing a letter of the alphabet - Arum, Buttercup, Cowslip and so on. In fine condition apart from one having been removed from an album, therefore remains of old glue on verso. I have not been able the find anything definite on the history of this private press. These two printed broadsides are very well-handled so it is very hard to think of them as sole productions. KENT EPHEMERA KENT EPHEMERA BROADSIDES BOTANY 19TH CENTURY KENT. Seller Inventory # 17158

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: WILD FLOWER ALPHABET. TO MY LITTLE DAUGHTER ...

Publisher: Mrs Thomas, Eyhorne House, [Hollingborne, Kent] March

Publication Date: 1849

Store Description

Founded by Patrick Marrin's father George in 1946, Marrin's Bookshop has been based in its current Folkestone location since 1963. Patrick has worked in bookselling since 1970. As well as rare antiquarian books, maps and prints, the stock includes a wide range of literature, library sets, travel, history and illustrated books in all fields. We also offer a bookbinding and restoration service. Visitors to the shop are welcome and we exhibit at UK book fairs. A large proportion of our stock can be searched on this website, or at http://www.marrinbook.co.uk.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Marrins Bookshop
United Kingdom

Terms of Sale:

Marrin's Bookshop is a member of PBFA. All entries have been thoroughly researched using the relevant bibliographies and British Library catalogue, DNB, COPAC etc. Any item found to vary from the described state may be returned within 2 weeks of receipt. Postage is extra and overseas customers please state your preference as to air or surface mail. Payment may be made by cheque, Visa or Mastercard or any debit card, Credit or Debit is preferred, or by Sterling transfer to our UK bank account.
Ba...

More Information

Shipping Terms:

Orders usually shipped within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If a book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Payment Methods
accepted by seller

Check Money Order Bank Draft

Add to Wants