{"product_id":"early-victorian-language-of-flowers-with-hand-coloured-plates-copy","title":"1861 Chrysal A Story With an End by Frances Freeling Broderip; Illustrated Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lovely and scarce edition of Chrysal A Story With an End by Frances Freeling Broderip was published by Saunders, Otley and Co in 1861. The book is bound in original pebbled red cloth over bevelled boards, with stunning gilt decoration to the front. All edges gilt. The book has a removable plastic jacket. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis scarce children's fantasy novel by Frances Freeling Broderip is a First Edition. The story is a fantastical tale set across the seasons, following a young girl who lives in a lonely cottage in the depths of a beautiful forest.  Chrysal, who is raised in a strict and religious household, struggles to reconcile her own desires with the expectations placed upon her. Frances was the daughter of famous poet Thomas Hood. Her brother (also Thomas Hood) illustrated this work. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in very good condition, with light wear to the corners and board edges. There is splitting to the cloth to the bottom edge of the front board (see photo). The cloth shows minor soiling and marking, whilst the spine ends are crushed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the pages are clean and bright with occasional marking and foxing. There are no inscriptions or writings of any kind. Dimensions approximately 21.2cm x 16.8cm x 1.7cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and ribbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is oxo-degradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. I also reuse boxes when I feel it's appropriate (if the boxes are sturdy enough).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57611364827509,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/6D331E06-B3C8-484C-B95E-6DA9F4B67BAF.jpg?v=1790440122","url":"https:\/\/thevintagebookworm.co.uk\/products\/early-victorian-language-of-flowers-with-hand-coloured-plates-copy","provider":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}