Antique Reference Book, The Vegetable World, English, Louis Figuier, Victorian

This is an antique reference book, The Vegetable World. An English, hardback by Louis Figuier, dating to the High Victorian period, printed in 1868.

Full title: The Vegetable World; Being A History of Plants, with Their Botanical Descriptions and Peculiar Properties.

First published in 1867, The Vegetable World by Louis Figuier is a richly illustrated survey of the plant kingdom. Exploring plant structure, growth, classification, geographical distribution, and the remarkable uses of plants, it was written to make botanical science accessible to a general audience and remains a fascinating example of Victorian natural history writing.

This edition published in London by Chapman & Hall in 1868
Displays a desirable aged patina, lightly aged, with some loosening pages towards the centre
Engraved frontispiece, separated from the title page with a protective paper sleeve
Offers 446 illustrations within the text and 24 full page examples by M. Paguet
Presented across 576 pages, and bound with sand-grain embossed cloth on board

This is a charming antique reference book on the topic of The Vegetable World, with appealing full page plates and further lithography illustrations. A treat for the collector or those with an interest in the subject. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 15.5cm (6'')
Max Depth: 5cm (2'')
Max Height: 23cm (9'')