Apple Journal — Herefordshire Pomona 1885 Henry Graves Bull Alice Ellis Victorian Chromolithograph Pomology

Carry the spirit of Victorian pomology—where Henry Graves Bull’s 1885 Herefordshire Pomona celebrates historic English apple varieties through Alice Ellis and Edith Bull’s exquisite chromolithographic artistry.

This hardcover journal celebrates Victorian pomology through Henry Graves Bull’s renowned 1876–1885 publication The Herefordshire Pomona, considered one of the finest records of English fruit ever produced. Published by the Woolhope Naturalists’ Field Club and edited by Robert Hogg and Henry Graves Bull, this botanical masterwork features 77 fine coloured chromolithographs painted by women artists Alice Blanche Ellis and Edith Elizabeth Bull. The front cover presents Plate 52 featuring Dumelow’s Seedling, Annie Elizabeth, Prince Albert, Cockpit, and Greave’s Pippin after Alice Ellis. The back cover displays Plate LXXIV showcasing Pigeonnet, Api (Lady Apple from 1628), Pigeon, Colonel Vaughan (Kentish Pippin), Cowarne Queening, Tyler’s Kernel, Herefordshire Queening, and Winter Queening (White Winter Pearmain, possibly dating to 1200 AD), with a central apple blossom illustration. The dramatic black background enhances the vibrant chromolithographic colours.

Front Cover — Plate 52, Alice Ellis, Herefordshire Pomona, 1885: Five historic apple varieties—Dumelow’s Seedling, Annie Elizabeth, Prince Albert, Cockpit, and Greave’s Pippin—rendered in Alice Ellis’s exquisite chromolithographic style against a dramatic black background. Ellis’s technique captures the subtle gradations of colour, the texture of skin, and the botanical precision that made the Herefordshire Pomona the definitive visual record of English apple heritage.

Back Cover — Plate LXXIV, Herefordshire Pomona, 1885: Eight historic varieties—including the Api (Lady Apple, documented since 1628) and the Winter Queening (White Winter Pearmain, possibly dating to 1200 AD)—arranged around a central apple blossom illustration. Together, the two plates wrap the journal in a complete portrait of English pomological heritage, from medieval orchards to the Victorian kitchen garden.

Why This Journal Inspires:

• Henry Graves Bull’s 1876–1885 Herefordshire Pomona—the finest record of English fruit ever produced, by the Woolhope Naturalists’ Field Club
• Alice Ellis and Edith Bull’s chromolithographic artistry—women artists whose work defined Victorian pomological illustration
• 13 historic apple varieties spanning from 1200 AD (Winter Queening) to the Victorian kitchen garden—a complete portrait of English fruit heritage
• Dramatic black background enhancing the vibrant chromolithographic colours of Plates 52 and LXXIV

Product Details:

• Format: Hardcover journal with matte laminated full-wrap cover
• Pages: 150 lined pages (75 sheets) with perforations for easy removal
• Binding: Casewrap sewn binding that lays flat and flexes for comfortable writing
• Dimensions: 5.5 × 8.5 inches, lightweight and portable
• Weight: 0.1 kg
• Cover: Herefordshire Pomona 1885 Plates 52 & LXXIV, Alice Ellis chromolithographs, black background, matte finish; small 0.5"x0.5" production barcode on back

Perfect For:

• Apple growers and orchard keepers documenting varieties, harvest notes, and cider-making recipes
• Victorian botanical art enthusiasts celebrating Alice Ellis and Edith Bull’s chromolithographic legacy
• Pomology students and fruit heritage admirers recording historic apple variety trials and preservation
• Cider makers journaling fermentation experiments and traditional English apple varieties
• Thoughtful gift seekers looking for a beautifully designed journal for fruit lovers, orchard keepers, and Victorian natural history admirers
• Recipe collectors and culinary historians appreciating the centuries-deep heritage of English apples

Carry the legacy of Victorian pomology—where Henry Graves Bull’s 1885 Herefordshire Pomona transforms historic English apple varieties into timeless chromolithographic artistry celebrating Alice Ellis, Edith Bull, and centuries of fruit heritage.

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Care instructions: Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of book outwards.