Nature & Poetry

I realised that yesterday, with all the fancy little poetic bits next to the photos of the botanic gardens, that I neglected to acknowledge the source.

I love to fossick in antiquarian bookshops, and this is one I obtained 10 or 12 years ago. It details the romantic works of various eastern writers. It is richlt illuminated and has several exquisite colour plates.  Here are some photos of the book, written by Louisa Stuart Costello. It was published in 1845, and you can see the inscription on the first page! I am fairly certain it was a bargain for me at the time....

The illuminations and illustrations are just stunning

..and these coloured plates are gorgeous - very Victorian..