This 5 book set, titled "Familiar Garden Flowers" by the successful Victorian writer, Shirley Hibberd (1825-90) is a beautiful addition to any book collection. With fine binding, marbled endpapers & page edges and exquisite plates and illustrations by F E Hulme, this set is sure to catch the eye of any book lover. The books cover a non-fiction subject of gardening and include valuable information on a variety of flowers.

The 5 volume set was published in the 1890s by Cassell & Co. and is classified as antiquarian and collectable. The fine half calf leather and cloth binding is in Good condition and the chroma-lithograph plates are stunning (40 to each volume). This set is perfect for those who appreciate the art of fine bookbinding and the beauty of nature. Add this set to your collection today!

Externally very smart with rubbing to head and tail of spines (see photos). Internally, firmly bound with a few scattered spots but pages are generally bright & clean. Raised bands with red Morocco gilt-blocked labels. A very attractive set and rare to have the 5 matching volumes together!