Language and Poetry of Flowers 1860

A beautiful antique Victorian volume exploring the symbolic meanings of flowers, a subject deeply rooted in 19th-century romantic tradition. Published in 1860 by Derby & Jackson of New York, this book reflects the era’s fascination with nature, sentiment, and quiet communication through botanical symbolism.

Bound in its original deep red cloth with gilt-stamped decoration, the cover features ornate embossing and decorative lettering. Inside, the book includes poetic entries accompanied by delicate botanical illustrations, making it as visually charming as it is historically significant.

This piece shows honest wear consistent with its age, including softened binding edges, surface wear to the cover, and foxing throughout the pages—details that add to its authentic, timeworn character rather than detract from it. The title page and illustrated tissue remain present, which is increasingly rare for books of this period.

Dimensions: 7.5" H x 5"W x 1.125" D