Mrs. C.F. Leyel, familiarly known as Hilda Leyel (1880-1957), was an expert herbalist who founded the Society of Herbalists in England in 1927, as well as a chain of herbalist stores called the "Culpeper Shops." She wrote The Magic of Herbs (1926) and many other books on herbs, such as Herbal Delights (1937), Compassionate Herbs (1946), Elixirs of Life (1948), Hearts-Ease (1949), Green Medicine (1952), and Cinquefoil (1957). In addition, she wrote cookbooks, such as this charming book on jams.
First edition in scarce dust jacket; dj in protective mylar cover; dj has one tiny tear at bottom of front cover and small tear at top of back cover. Reddish brown boards with design and lettering stamped in black on cover and spine; binding tight; text clean. VG/VG
Mrs. C.F. Leyel, familiarly known as Hilda Leyel (1880-1957), was an expert herbalist who founded the Society of Herbalists in England in 1927, as well as a chain of herbalist stores called the "Culpeper Shops." She wrote The Magic of Herbs (1926) and many other books on herbs, such as Herbal Delights (1937), Compassionate Herbs (1946), Elixirs of Life (1948), Hearts-Ease (1949), Green Medicine (1952), and Cinquefoil (1957). In addition, she wrote cookbooks, such as this charming book on jams.
First edition in scarce dust jacket; dj in protective mylar cover; dj has one tiny tear at bottom of front cover and small tear at top of back cover. Reddish brown boards with design and lettering stamped in black on cover and spine; binding tight; text clean. VG/VG
