• Antique 1854 Midsummer Flowers book by Mary Howitt with red cover and gold illustration displayed on wooden table with Victorian children playing in flower garden background
  • May include: A vintage book with a red cover and gold lettering. The spine features the title "Mrs. Hemans' Flowers" and the author's name, Mary Howitt. A black card with the text "Jerry's" is next to the book.
  • May include: An open book page featuring a detailed table of contents. The title "CONTENTS" is centered at the top, followed by a list of chapter titles and page numbers. The text is printed in black ink on aged, off-white paper.
  • May include: A vintage book titled "Midsummer Flowers" by Mary Howitt, with a red cover and gold lettering and illustrations. A black card with white text is next to the book. The book is on a wooden surface.
  • May include: Open book page with the title "MIDSUMMER FLOWERS" and the subtitle "FOR THE YOUNG." The author's name is Mary Howitt. The book is illustrated and published in Philadelphia by Lindsay & Blakiston in 1854.
  • May include: An open book with the title "Bethune's Poems" by Lindsay & Blakiston. The pages display printed text, including the author's name, poem titles, and opinions from the press. The book is aged with a vintage aesthetic.
  • May include: An antique black and white illustration of a woman standing in a doorway. The woman is wearing a long dress and has long hair. The doorway is framed by vines. The text "PATIENCE WELBECK" is below the image.
  • May include: An antique black and white illustration from a book depicts a robed figure with a staff, seated under a tree, surrounded by children. The text at the bottom reads "THE DUCAT AND THE FARTHING."
  • May include: An antique black and white illustration depicts children playing near a tree. One child throws an object, while others are positioned to catch it. The text at the bottom reads "THE BOYS AND THE WALNUT TREE."
  • May include: An antique black and white illustration from a book, depicting a turkey and two mice in a field. The text at the bottom reads "The Troubled Mice."
  • May include: A vintage book titled "Midsummer Flowers" by Mary Howitt. The cover is a deep red with gold embossed lettering and illustrations of figures and floral elements. The book has a textured appearance.
  • Antique 1854 Midsummer Flowers book by Mary Howitt with red cover and gold illustration displayed on wooden table with Victorian children playing in flower garden background
  • May include: A vintage book with a red cover and gold lettering. The spine features the title "Mrs. Hemans' Flowers" and the author's name, Mary Howitt. A black card with the text "Jerry's" is next to the book.
  • May include: An open book page featuring a detailed table of contents. The title "CONTENTS" is centered at the top, followed by a list of chapter titles and page numbers. The text is printed in black ink on aged, off-white paper.
  • May include: A vintage book titled "Midsummer Flowers" by Mary Howitt, with a red cover and gold lettering and illustrations. A black card with white text is next to the book. The book is on a wooden surface.
  • May include: Open book page with the title "MIDSUMMER FLOWERS" and the subtitle "FOR THE YOUNG." The author's name is Mary Howitt. The book is illustrated and published in Philadelphia by Lindsay & Blakiston in 1854.
  • May include: An open book with the title "Bethune's Poems" by Lindsay & Blakiston. The pages display printed text, including the author's name, poem titles, and opinions from the press. The book is aged with a vintage aesthetic.
  • May include: An antique black and white illustration of a woman standing in a doorway. The woman is wearing a long dress and has long hair. The doorway is framed by vines. The text "PATIENCE WELBECK" is below the image.
  • May include: An antique black and white illustration from a book depicts a robed figure with a staff, seated under a tree, surrounded by children. The text at the bottom reads "THE DUCAT AND THE FARTHING."
  • May include: An antique black and white illustration depicts children playing near a tree. One child throws an object, while others are positioned to catch it. The text at the bottom reads "THE BOYS AND THE WALNUT TREE."
  • May include: An antique black and white illustration from a book, depicting a turkey and two mice in a field. The text at the bottom reads "The Troubled Mice."
  • May include: A vintage book titled "Midsummer Flowers" by Mary Howitt. The cover is a deep red with gold embossed lettering and illustrations of figures and floral elements. The book has a textured appearance.
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1854 Midsummer Flowers Book Mary Howitt Antique Children’s Book Victorian Floral Poetry Vintage Red Book Cottagecore Decor Rare Antique Book

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Item highlights

  • Vintage: From the 19th century

Seller's description

Step into a charming Victorian world with this beautiful 1854 edition of Midsummer Flowers by Mary Howitt — a timeless children’s book filled with poetry, storytelling, and nature-inspired themes.

With its rich red cover and detailed gold illustration, this antique book is both a collectible piece of literature and a stunning decorative item.

🌸 Why this book stands out:

* Published in 1854 by Lindsay & Blakiston (Philadelphia)
* Written by beloved Victorian author Mary Howitt
* Features classic children’s stories and poems inspired by nature
* Elegant gold-embossed cover with floral and children motif
* A perfect example of early Victorian-era book design

📖 Contents include:

* Stories and poems such as Walter and the Raven, The Idle Children, Spring, and more
* Themes centered around nature, seasons, and childhood

🎁 Perfect for:

* Antique book collectors
* Cottagecore & vintage decor lovers
* Nursery or children’s room styling
* Unique historical gift

📦 Ships carefully packaged to preserve this 170+ year-old piece of history.

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Original Price: $199.00

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    Oct 21-30
  • Returns & exchanges
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  • Cost to ship
    FREE to United States, 43215.

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Antique 1854 Midsummer Flowers book by Mary Howitt with red cover and gold illustration displayed on wooden table with Victorian children playing in flower garden background

Step into a charming Victorian world with this beautiful 1854 edition of Midsummer Flowers by Mary Howitt — a timeless children’s book filled with poetry, storytelling, and nature-inspired themes.

With its rich red cover and detailed gold illustration, this antique book is both a collectible piece of literature and a stunning decorative item.

🌸 Why this book stands out:

* Published in 1854 by Lindsay & Blakiston (Philadelphia)
* Written by beloved Victorian author Mary Howitt
* Features classic children’s stories and poems inspired by nature
* Elegant gold-embossed cover with floral and children motif
* A perfect example of early Victorian-era book design

📖 Contents include:

* Stories and poems such as Walter and the Raven, The Idle Children, Spring, and more
* Themes centered around nature, seasons, and childhood

🎁 Perfect for:

* Antique book collectors
* Cottagecore & vintage decor lovers
* Nursery or children’s room styling
* Unique historical gift

📦 Ships carefully packaged to preserve this 170+ year-old piece of history.

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    JerrysBooks
  • Era
    Vintage from the 19th century

Delivery details and policies

  • Get it by
    Oct 21-30
  • Returns and exchanges
    Accepted within 30 days.
  • Ships from
    Crawfordville, FL
  • Cost to ship
    FREE to United States, 43215

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