The Praise of Gardens: An Epitome of the Literature of the Garden-Art
PUBLISHER
J.M. Dent & Co. London.
BINDING
Green cloth boards with gilt lettering and design, gilt top block edge.
BOOK CONDITION
Boards in generally worn condition commensurate with age. Gilt still reasonably bright. Hinges a little weak, but binding feels secure. Uneven and discoloured opened page edges. Some browning and foxing throughout, although printed pages remain mostly clear and lightly marked. Tissue guards to title page and plates intact. Previous owner's bookplate inside front cover.
DUST JACKET
No.
EDITION
1899.
DESCRIPTION
An anthology of historical writings on gardening, from Ancient Egypt to the 19th century. Illustrated with 34 monochrome plates protected by tissue guards. 423 pp. Octavo.
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