A Book of Wild Flowers Botanical Reference Book with Dust Jacket (Vintage)
 
A collectible botanical volume that is rarely encountered with its original illustrated dust jacket.
 
Some books are meant to be read cover to cover, while others are meant to be left open on a table, inviting guests to pause and admire a beautiful illustration. A Book of Wild Flowers is one of those rare volumes that does both. Published by Bruno Cassirer of Oxford, this classic botanical reference features 160 meticulously reproduced color plates by artist Elsa Felsko, accompanied by botanical descriptions and both Latin and common plant names.
The soft sage-green dust jacket, adorned with delicate white narcissus blooms, is every bit as beautiful as the illustrations inside. Rich in botanical detail yet understated in design, it feels equally at home in a cottage library, on a garden room coffee table, or styled alongside vintage pottery, brass, and fresh-cut flowers. Whether you’re an avid gardener, flower enthusiast, or collector of decorative vintage books, this volume is as much an object of beauty as it is a reference.
 
Why We Chose It
The muted green dust jacket immediately caught our eye—it perfectly captures the timeless elegance of an English garden. Open to any page, the botanical plates become artwork in their own right, making this a wonderful styling piece for homes that embrace collected, nature-inspired interiors.
 
Details
Title: A Book of Wild Flowers
Illustrator: Elsa Felsko
Preface by: Prof. C. D. Darlington, FRS
Publisher: Bruno Cassirer, Oxford (distributed by Faber & Faber, London)
Illustrations: 160 color botanical plates
Condition: Good Vintage Condition. Dust jacket shows noticeable edge wear, rubbing, small chips, and age-related creasing, particularly at the corners and spine. The interior pages remain clean, bright, and beautifully illustrated with no obvious damage visible. Wear is consistent with a well-loved vintage botanical volume and does not detract from its decorative appeal.