E. V. B [Eleanor Vere Boyle] — Days and Hours in a Garden

London, Elliot Stock , 1884 . First edition. Vellum. The first edition of this work by artist Eleanor Vere Boyle on her time spent in her garden. The first edition of the work in book form. First published in 'The Gardener's Chronicle&apos. In the publisher's original full vellum. Illustrated with headpieces and tailpieces by E.V.B. This work on gardening was written by artist Eleanor Vere Boyle. Boyle was one the most important female illustrators of the 1860's and was known for her watercolour children's book illustrations. She always signed her works, including her literary works, with E.V.B to obscure her identity. Boyle often wrote works related to gardening and nature. In the original publisher's full vellum. Externally generally smart with handling marks, a small red mark to the rear board and a small closed tear, light creasing and fading to the spine. Internally front hinges failed and rear hinges tender and held by cords. Internally firmly bound with bright and generally clean pages with the odd spot. Good . Ill.: None. Good .