Little Book of Roses. Miniature book. 1950's

CROSS, Helen Reid. Little Book of Roses. London & Glasgow: Collins, [n.d.]. First Edition / Early Printing. Card covers (no dust jacket). 10 x 7 cm circa 1950. A lovely and highly charming vintage pocket anthology celebrating roses, published by Collins. Embellished with delightful decorative details, this beautifully preserved volume is a quintessential example of mid-century floral gift literature. Original illustrated card covers. Shows some creasing and minor edge-wear to the extremities, along with light marks to the exterior panels. The binding remains firm and intact. • Interior: Text block pages are in Very Good (VG) condition. Features stunning, lovely pictorial end-papers. Internal leaves are clean with only a little foxing present. • Edges: All text block page edges are finished in bright, lustrous gilt. • Overall: A Very Good (VG) collector’s copy of a classic Collins gift book, presenting beautifully with its vibrant page edges and vintage illustrations.