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A charming curated collection of three illustrated books celebrating the timeless pleasures of afternoon tea, gracious entertaining, and traditional gardening. …
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A charming curated collection of three illustrated books celebrating the timeless pleasures of afternoon tea, gracious entertaining, and traditional gardening. With coordinating deep green, cream, and soft botanical tones, this decorative library set evokes the elegance of English country living and classic garden-inspired interiors.
The collection includes:
Treasury of Gardening – A substantial illustrated hardcover reference covering annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, landscape design, and specialty gardens. Featuring botanical photography and practical gardening inspiration, this handsome green volume provides a striking foundation for the collection.
Victoria: The Charms of Tea, Reminiscences and Recipes (1991) – Published by Hearst Books, this beautifully photographed volume celebrates traditional tea customs, delicate china, silver serving pieces, lace table settings, and the pleasures of afternoon entertaining. Richly illustrated with charming tea-table photographs, historical references, and recipes.
The Afternoon Tea Book by Michael Smith (1989 Collier Books edition) – A delightful volume devoted to the traditions of afternoon tea, including teatime etiquette, proper settings, classic accompaniments, cakes, and traditional recipes. Its cream and green illustrated cover complements the other two volumes.
Together, these three books create an inviting decorative arrangement with graduated heights, harmonious green and cream bindings, and a distinctly English country aesthetic.
Perfect for styling a kitchen bookshelf, breakfast room, garden room, sunroom, tea station, or traditional home library. Especially appealing for cottagecore, Grandmillennial, English country, and botanical-inspired interiors.
An attractive gift for tea enthusiasts, gardeners, and collectors of vintage lifestyle and culinary books.
Sold together as a set of three books. Decorative bookends shown in photographs are not included.
Individual dimensions:
Treasury of Gardening: 12" H × 9.25" W.
Victoria: The Charms of Tea: 9.5" H × 7.5" W.
The Afternoon Tea Book: 9.25" H × 5.5" W.
Combined spine width: approximately 2.75".
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- Dimensions
- 9.25ʺW × 2.75ʺD × 12ʺH
- Styles
- English Traditional
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition consistent with age and use. All three volumes retain their attractive green and cream covers and readable … moreGood vintage condition consistent with age and use. All three volumes retain their attractive green and cream covers and readable spine lettering. Light shelf wear, minor rubbing, and small areas of edge and corner wear are present. The larger gardening volume shows visible handling wear along the cover edges and corners. Page edges show some light age-related discoloration and scattered marks. Interior pages photographed appear clean, with colorful illustrations and photographs well preserved. Please review all photographs for condition details. less
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