A small book, designed to be carried—and kept.
This 1958 Pocket Field Guide to Trees by William Carey Grimm was created for people who wanted to recognize the trees they passed every day. Clear line illustrations, practical descriptions, and a quiet confidence in the value of noticing nature.
Printed in the United States by The Stackpole Company, this mid-century guide reflects a time when knowledge lived on paper and learning happened slowly, outdoors, and by hand.
The book shows gentle signs of age and use, including a previous owner’s name written on the ownership page—a human detail that adds history, not distraction. The pages remain clean and readable, the binding intact.
✨ Perfect for:
Nature lovers & hikers
Writers and artists
Cottagecore or dark academia shelves
Collectors of vintage field guides
Anyone who believes knowing the names of things matters
Curated with intention by Chasing Relics LLC.
📐 Details
Title: Pocket Field Guide to Trees
Author: William Carey Grimm
Year: 1958
Publisher: The Stackpole Company (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)
Format: Softcover / pocket-sized field guide
Illustrations: Black-and-white line drawings
Language: English
Condition: Vintage; light wear consistent with age, intact binding, readable pages
Notes: Previous owner’s name on ownership page (see photos)
📌 You will receive the exact book shown.
