De LAERE, (Josephine Virginie Bouilly de)Mme., F. FERTIAULT, M. ET Mme. De MELLECEY.   LA FLEURISTE DES SALONS.      (Brussels): Bruylant-Christophe Et Cie., n.d. ca.   1850s.          An attractive floral arts guide book divided into three parts, each introduced by its own decorative half-title: "Traité complet sur l'art de faire les fleurs artificielles"; "Le langage des fleurs"; and "Le Jardinier des appartments, des terrasses, des balcon et des fenêtres." The largest part is the substantially illustrated section on artificial flower making in paper and in cloth. The language of flowers portion is also lengthy and contains a barometer of flowers, a floral topography, a portion on color emblems and a brief history of the subject. The language of flowers section is enhanced by tinted lithographed plates of bouquets.   8vo (17.5 x 11.5 cm); 299 + (3) pp. with numerous wood-engraved illustrations + 2 wood engraved plates + 11 tinted lithographed plates.            Contemporary half leather over pebbled cloth; leather scuffed and worn; foxing to preliminary and rear sheets only. $150.00

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