{"product_id":"antique-reference-book-the-vegetable-world-english-louis-figuier-victorian","title":"Antique Reference Book, The Vegetable World, English, Louis Figuier, Victorian","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Stock # 26106\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is an antique reference book, The Vegetable World. An English, hardback by Louis Figuier, dating to the High Victorian period, printed in 1868.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFull title: The Vegetable World; Being A History of Plants, with Their Botanical Descriptions and Peculiar Properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eThis edition published in London by Chapman \u0026amp; Hall in 1868\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDisplays a desirable aged patina, lightly aged, with some loosening pages towards the centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eEngraved frontispiece, separated from the title page with a protective paper sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eOffers 446 illustrations within the text and 24 full page examples by M. Paguet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003ePresented across 576 pages, and bound with sand-grain embossed cloth on board\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMax Width: 15.5cm (6'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Depth: 5cm (2'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Height: 23cm (9'')\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Fine Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57249276985717,"sku":"26106","price":235.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/9077\/files\/26106-1.jpg?v=1780559143","url":"https:\/\/www.londonfine.co.uk\/products\/antique-reference-book-the-vegetable-world-english-louis-figuier-victorian","provider":"London Fine Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}