FOR LOVE OF A ROSE - TRUE STORY of PEACE ROSE H/C 1965

This auction is for one H/C with Dust Jacket copy of FOR LOVE OF A ROSE written by Antonia Ridge.

~~  The truse story of the creation of the famous Peace rose  ~~

Published by Faber and Faber, London. (c) 1965. I believe this is a First Edition copy.

The book is in very good preloved condition. No writing inside. No rips, tears or dogears. The spine is tight. 254 pages including a Reference section and black and white photographs throughout the book.

One inside page has a tear near the spine centre, but it could easily be repaired with tape. The Dust Jacket has tears along the upper and lower edges and paper pieces missing from the upper and lower spine section, but the book has been covered with good quality library clear plastic covering, so it will last for many years to come.

Book Dimensions: 14cmW x 21cmH x 3mcD

• "This warm and moving story is set in France and tells the histories of two remarkable families of rose cultivators who eventually became united through marriage, and their work together, and of the creation of the famous Peace rose.
• The portraits of the main people concerned are superbly created and the account of the long and painstaking problems of developing new roses and of the battle for new rose patents is also of great interest.
• All who enjoy the roses in their own gardens will enjoy reading this book." (Manchester Evening News critique)
• "It is a fascinating story, beautifully told,  ..... a story of great industry, courage and a spirit of adventure." (Birmingham Post critique) 
• "... tells the chariming story of the two remarkable French rose families: the Meillands of Lyons and the Paolinos of Antibes .... " (House and Garden critique)

If you love Gardening and/or Roses in particular, then you might like this book too.

Any questions, please ask. Happy bidding!