Herbal Book Boutique, page one.A Modern Herbal The Medicinal, Culinary, Cosmetic, and Economic Properties, Cultivation and Folklore of Herbs, Grasses, Fungi, Shrubs, & Trees, with All Their Modern Scientific Uses. By Mrs. M. Grieve, F.R.H.S. Edited & Introduced by Mrs. C.F. Leyel. Dorset Press, New York - 1992 reprinting. With close to 200 very handsome black and white botanical illustrations.
"When it was published in 1931, A Modern Herbal was the first comprehensive encyclopaedia of herbs to appear since the days of Culpeper. Reissued now for the enjoyment of a new generation freshly awakened to the value of herbalism, this book retains the teaching of the older herbalists and incorporates the discoveries of modern times." 912 pages - excellent condition - hard cover with dust jacket - 6 1/4" x 9 1/4" x 2 1/2" - hefty, beautiful, and informative. Very good condition. $59 Au**
2. A Modern Herbal. As above but softcover and published in 1984 by Penguin. A few pages are lightly stained, but the book is in reasonable condition. $40 Au**
**************************************************************** Early American Herb Recipes. For Whatever They Are Worth-and they are worth a lot-here are over 500 authentic herb recipes reproduced exactly as they appeared in their orginal sources, of which the bibliography lists 128, most of which are in the author's personal collection, probably the most complete of it kind. Author: Alice Cooke Brown, 1966 Copyright in Japan 148 pages Chapters:Herb Gardens and Borders, Medicinal Use of Herbs Toiletries, Perfumes, Pomatum, Culinary Use of Herbs Very good condition. $95 Au
**************************************************************** A Gift Book of Herbs and Herbal Flowers Author Rosemary Hemphill,Published by Ken Fin in 1991 A beautiful little book with many magnificent prints. Excellent condition. $15 Au
**************************************************************** The Magic of Herbs in Daily Living. Author Richard Lucas, 1st Edition published by Parker Publishing in 1972 250 pages, 12 Chapters of very useful herbal information. Very good Condition. $15 Au
**************************************************************** The Illustrated Herb Encyclopedia. Author Kathi Keville. 1st Edition, published by Simon and Schuster 1991 A complete culinary, cosmetic, medicinal and ornamental guide to herbs. Very good condition. $15 Au
**************************************************************** The Herb Book. Authors Arabella Boxer and Phillipa Back. 1st Edition, published by Book Club Associates 1991. 225 pages of beautiful photos and text. Describes the fascinating history and traditions of herbs and explains their uses and cultivation. Very good condition. $15 Au
**************************************************************** The Illustrated Book of Herbs. Author Barbara Hey. Published in 1997 by New Holland Publishers. A comprehensive guide to growing and using over 100 different herbs. 220 pages of lovely photos and text. Very good condition. $15 Au
**************************************************************** A Russian Herbal. Author Igor Vilevich Zevin. 1st Edition 1997, published by Healing Arts Press. A lovely book with 240 pages of text and sketches. Very good condition, $15 Au
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