Two volumes, 16pp. each. The first volume is a micro-miniature, while the second is ten times as large, with identical content listing the symbology of flowers. Accompanied by a gold tie tack, which has an inset magnifying glass. All housed in a blue leather case with gold fixtures, and set on blue velvet. The case lies in a protective plastic shell and paper slipcase. Very fine. (Micro-miniature measures 1/16 by 1/16; 2x2mm. Larger book measures 3/4 by 3/4; 20x20mm. Tie tack measures 2 3/8 by 5/8 by 5/16; 60x14x8mm).

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Language of Flowers
Publisher: Tokyo: Toppan Printing Co.
Publication Date: 1979
Binding: Softcover
Condition: Very fine

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Successor to Bromer Booksellers, Philip Salmon & Company Rare Books continues to offer the book beautiful in all its forms, including early children's books, toys and games; works by Edward Gorey; illustrated books; fine printing from all eras, with an emphasis on social justice themes; miniature books; and important literary first editions.

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Philip Salmon & Company Rare Books
607 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116, U.S.A.

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