Written by Rev. Charles Alexander Johns Edited by C. Elliot Illustrated by E. N. Gwatkin. Published in 1911 Containing 92 coloured plates and 245 black and white side illustrations. In good condition, little staining on the boards, Lightly foxed pages which are securely bound. 324 pages, dimension: 22.5 x 15.0 cm. A charming field guide to the plants of England which was often referred to as 'the bible of the amateur botanist'. Written by Charles Alexander Johns (1811-1874), an English botanist and priest. This work ran more than fifty editions, such was its popularity. It describes the plants of Britain, with their common and Latin names and their uses. The author also published a number of works on botany and natural history, such as 'Forest Trees of Britain', 'Sea Weeds' and 'The Cottage Flower Garden'. Please see photos for detail. Ship cost inc: Ship tracked, insure and clearance that affect by Brexit.