Vintage 1957 Conway's Flower Encyclopedia
Vintage 1957 Conway's Flower Encyclopedia
Vintage 1957 Conway's Flower Encyclopedia
Bound in soft buttery yellow cloth with a teal spine and gilded lettering, this 1957 edition of Conway's Encyclopedia of Flower Arrangements brings a cheerful, garden-inspired warmth to an open coffee table or bedside stack. Published by Alfred A. Knopf, its pages are filled with monochrome photography depicting mid-century floral compositions and vessel design. A steady studio companion crafted to offer daily inspiration for slow, seasonal flower arranging.
Features soft age-appropriate cloth toning on the cover while keeping clean interior photo pages and a tight binding.
Specifications:
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Dimensions: 6.25" W x 9.5" H x 1" D
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Author: J. Gregory Conway
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Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York
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Publication Date: Copyright 1957
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Specific Finish Descriptor: Soft Yellow & Teal Cloth
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Condition: Very good vintage condition; strong binding, clean interior pages, black-and-white photography plates intact, and light cover toning
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Origin/Era: Mid-Century / 1950s
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Material: Paper & Woven Cloth
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