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Verlag: William Freeman, London, 1700
Anbieter: APPLEDORE BOOKS, ABAA, WACCABUC, NY, USA
Three-Quarter Leather. Zustand: Collectible; Very Good. The fourth edition, 1700. "To which is added the gardener's monthly directions". Very uncommon British treatise on gardening, in 3 books, "Illustrated with Sculptures, Representing the Form of Gardens, According to the Newest Models". 16mo, 278 pgs. plus an alphabetical table and a catalogue of other books printed for William Freeman, "at the Bible in Fleet-Street". Rebound (mid 19th century) in handsome brown calf over marbled boards. Gilt title-label to spine, blindstamped compartments, raised bands. One hairline, 4" split along front hinge, otherwise nicely-preserved. Mild wear along tips and light scuffing--and some chipping--to front and back panels. New endsheets, with light foxing and discoloration, and original text clean and bright. Front hinge shaken but still a solid, VG copy of a horticultural rarity. Former owner signature ("William Thornton"--possibly the father of William Thornton, the architect of the U.S. Capitol?) to front free endpaper, else very clean, with no writing or markings of any kind.
Verlag: 1st. Ed. Pub. London for Tho. Burrell, and Will. Hensmen. 1677, 1677
Anbieter: C. Arden (Bookseller) ABA, Hay-on-Wye, Vereinigtes Königreich
pp.[24], 285, [19] with additional engraved title-page and 3 engraved plates by F.H. van Houe. 8vo. Hardback. Overall contents thor. vg. Some toning and marking internally. Ffep. with ownership inscription John Cadmene, Book, 1731 and manuscript calculations, part of blank margin neatly excised. Engraved title with contemporary ownership inscription Rose Gregorye scored out. Contemporary leather boards in vg. plus condition, more recently rebacked, this in fine condition. Scarce. ESTC records just 12 copies worldwide. Intended as a companion to the author's Systema agriculturae (1669). The work contains much useful advice and information for the practical gardener. The author, referred to by John Houghton as the ingenious Mr. John Worlidge of Petersfield in Hampshire , is generally considered one of the most enlightened of the seventeenth-century writers on gardening and husbandry .
Verlag: London Printed for Tho. Dring 1688, 1688
Anbieter: Chaucer Bookshop ABA ILAB, Canterbury, Vereinigtes Königreich
The Third Edition, with large Additions Small 8vo. (approx. 17.7 x 10.7cm) old marbled boards with quarter calf binding, modern gilt lettering to spine. Lacking engraved title page. x, [4], 278pp. plus [16] Index. Illustrated with 3 copper engraved plates. Pencil signature to ffep. Occasional light foxing and browning to pages. Inner hinges reinforced with linen tape. Lacking rear free endpaper. Original marbled boards rather rubbed and edge worn. A GOOD+ COPY. (Shelf 4) PLEASE NOTE: Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.
Verlag: London: Printed for Tho. Dring, 1688
Anbieter: Forest Books, ABA-ILAB, Grantham, LINCS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Third edition, with large additions, 8vo (167 x 105 mm), [2], x, [4], 278, [18]pp., with the final advert leaf and additional engraved title page, 3 engraved plates, some light browning to blank fore-edges, cont. full mottled calf, small crack to upper lower joint else a very nice copy in a nice contemporary binding. "This popular treatise, with a title-page and three plates engraved by F. H. van Hove, contains much useful advice and information for the practical gardener. The author. is generally considered one of the most enlightened of the seventeenth-century writers on gardening and husbandry." Henry. Henry, pp.205-206; Hunt, 380; Wing, W2606.