Description
A first edition from 1948 of In Field and Hedgerow by Cicely Englefield. A charming book for children, detailing the seasons and all the trees, birds, wild flower, insects etc they’d find in the country. Beautifully written with three areas of “in the lane”, “by field and pond”, and “on the downs”. Mainly black and white with a few colour pictures throughout. There is a slipcover, which is in used condition, the handbook is a beautiful pale blue which looks lovely on a shelf. There is a certificate inside as the book was presented to a Margaret Greers for “good work” from St Martin’s school, East Horsley in July 1954.
19 x 13 x 3 cms.