Barrett, W. A. - Flowers and Festivals, or Directions for the Floral Decoration of Churches

London /Oxford / Cambridge, Rivingtons, 1873. Second edition; 6 3/4 x 5; pp. [7], vi-viii, [3], 4-173, [3] + 24 pp. plates (recto only); green cloth over boards, ruled and decorated in gilt; illustrated with 25 lithographed plates, including frontis; a bit of wear to tips of spine and corners; first blank leaf with a thin strip to top edge missing, partially obscuring previous owner's signature; a few spots of foxing to first and last few pages only; overall in very good condition. An authoritative guide on flower arrangements for churches, it gives a calendar of saints and their flowers and showcases floral decorations within the buildings - to highlight the latter's architectural elements, including arches, altars, etc. Very good .

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