Author:  [Anonymous] Robert Tyas.
Title: The Queen of Flowers: or, Memoirs of the Rose.
Publisher: London, George Routledge and Co., 1852. Third Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 5 X 3.5 inches.
Pages: xiii-282 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original green cloth binding with ornate gilt decoration on the front cover and spine. The cover features intricate embossed floral designs, while the spine bears the book's title and decorative gilt motifs. The spine has naturally faded with age, yet the structure remains sound (hinges tight and secure except for a very small tear to the upper front hinge - as shown, overall slightly worn, faded and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges gilt. A rare find in any condition!
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing, toning or staining - as shown, endpapers inner hinge worn but tight - as shown). The book retains its Victorian elegance.
Illustrations: Beautifully detailed with six hand-colored botanical plates showcasing various species of roses, likely created by a skilled botanical artist of the time. (Complete).

Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies available for sale worldwide).

The book: A scarce 19th-century Victorian work dedicated to the rose, celebrated as the "Queen of Flowers." Written in a series of letters, this book combines botanical knowledge with poetic and sentimental reflections on the rose’s place in nature, art, and culture. Robert Tyas, a noted clergyman, botanist, and writer, infused the text with a delicate blend of scientific accuracy and literary charm, making it a cherished piece among Victorian floral books.

The author: Robert Tyas (1811–1879) was a British clergyman, botanist, and prolific author of floral literature. He was known for his accessible botanical writings, aiming to educate and delight readers with his deep admiration for flowers. His works, including The Sentiment of Flowers and Favourite Flowers, were widely appreciated for their elegant prose and detailed botanical descriptions.