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8vo [24 x 16 cm]; 256 pp, frontis, numerous illus, color plates from contemporary sources, bibliog, index. original cloth, gilt spine title lettering, dj (not clipped), fine and clean. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. The head gardeners of upper class estates influenced the course of gardening and landscaping but were aided by the development of new greenhouse techniques and the discovery of new plants in many parts of the world. Drawing on contemporary records and illustrations, the authors describe the massive changes in gardening including the use of conservatories to provide out of season food for the wealthy. Beautifully illustrated.
8vo [24 x 16 cm]; 256 pp, frontis, numerous illus, color plates from contemporary sources, bibliog, index. original cloth, dj (not clipped), fine and clean. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. The head gardeners of upper class estates influenced the course of gardening and landscaping but were aided by the development of new greenhouse techniques and the discovery of new plants in many parts of the world. Drawing on contemporary records and illustrations, the authors describe the massive changes in gardening including the use of conservatories to provide out of season food for the wealthy.
8vo [23 x 15 cm]; xi, 388, 24 (publisher's catalogue, dated April 1870) pp, two color lithographed plates including frontis, engraved illustrations. original pictorial cloth, spine ends bit frayed, spine darkened, very good clean copy. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Catalogue of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society p. 217. Describes 621 species in some detail including their cultivation, requirements, etc.
19894045Du chene 1989 In-4 broché, 64 pp. Illustrations noir & couleurs
Bologna, Marsigli, 1821, in-8vo cop. muta, pp. 40 ("Memorie di storia naturale lette in Bologna". Memoria VII).
Bologna, 1821, estratto con copertina muta, pp. 3/40 ("Memorie di storia naturale lette in Bologna". Memoria VII). - !! ATTENZIONE !!: Con il termine estratto (o stralcio) intendiamo riferirci ad un fascicolo contenente un articolo di rivista, sia che esso sia stato stampato a parte utilizzando la stessa composizione sia che provenga direttamente da una rivista. Le pagine sono indicate come "da/a", ad esempio: 229/231 significa che il testo è composto da tre pagine. Quando la rivista di provenienza non viene indicata é perchè ci è sconosciuta. - !! ATTENTION !!: : NOT A BOOK : “estratto” or “stralcio” means simply a few pages, original nonetheless, printed in a magazine. Pages are indicated as in "from” “to", for example: 229/231 means the text comprises three pages (229, 230 and 231). If the magazine that contained the pages is not mentioned, it is because it is unknown to us.
Bologna, Marsigli, 1821, stralcio in-8vo cop. muta, pp. 40 ("Memorie di storia naturale lette in Bologna". Memoria VII). - !! ATTENZIONE !!: Con il termine estratto (o stralcio) intendiamo riferirci ad un fascicolo contenente un articolo, completo in se, sia che esso sia stato stampato a parte utilizzando la stessa composizione sia che provenga direttamente da una rivista. Le pagine sono indicate come "da/a", ad esempio: 229/231 significa che il testo è composto da tre pagine. Quando la rivista di provenienza non viene indicata é perché ci è sconosciuta. - !! ATTENTION !!: : NOT A BOOK : “extract” or “excerpt” means simply a few pages, original nonetheless, printed in a magazine. Pages are indicated as in "from” “to", for example: 229/231 means the text comprises three pages (229, 230 and 231). If the magazine that contained the pages is not mentioned, it is because it is unknown to us.
small 8vo [19 x 13 cm]; [ii], vi, 295 pp, illustrations especially of architectural devices from drwgs by E. C. Gardner, plans. original cloth, gilt lettering on spine and cover in gilted border, signature on endpaper, 'with complements' and signed by the author on half title page. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. 'I have especially sought to excite the ambition of the holders of these humble estates, who believe nothing can be done in the way of adornment of country property. The book is a tract for homeliness; and I hope it may make country proselytes.' [preface]. The author of My Farm at Edgewood, Wet Days at Edgewood, etc, has here re-published his popular Rural Studies with Hints for Country Places, first published in 1867.
8vo [26 x 16 cm]; [ii], engraved title page, 55 engraved plates, some with two figures, garden plans. orig plain paper wraps (worn, tears, minor fraying, without spine), lightly foxed, title page chipped in margin, leaf with short tear, good complete copy in fine custom made, cloth covered box, with gilt title lettering on spine label, interior marbled p. An early work on garden ornament and buildings, plates being detailed, mostly with accompanying plans on lower part of sheet. Both Middleton and Elison have been named as the author. Berlin Katalog 3433. Scarce and not in the usual references.
awd-841Grande eau-forte à dominante rose imprimée sur Arches. Titrée, justifiée E. A. et signée en marge (63/90 cm). Bon état.
awd-845Grande eau-forte polychrome imprimée sur Arches. Signée en marge, justifiée XX/XX ex. et titrée par l'artiste (63/90 cm). Bon état.
awd-848Grande pointe sèche imprimée en noir sur Arches. Titrée et signée en marge (63/90 cm). Bon état.
awd-846Grande pointe sèche moutarde imprimée sur Arches. Justifiée 6/25 ex., titrée et signée en marge (63/90 cm). Bon état.
awd-849Grande pointe sèche et eau-forte imprimée en noir sur Arches. Justifiée E. A., titrée et signée en marge (74/66 cm). Bon état.
awd-843Grande eau-forte imprimée en noir sur Arches. Justifiée 1/30 ex., titrée et signée en marge. Bon état.
awd-850Grande eau-forte et pointe sèche en noir imprimée sur Arches. Justifiée E. A., titrée et signée en marge. Bon état.
awd-842Grande lithographie polychrome imprimée sur Arches. Titrée, justifiée 33/100 ex. et signée en marge (63/90 cm). Bon état.
awd-839Grande eau-forte imprimée sur Arches dans les tons gris, rouges et bruns. Titrée, justifiée 5/20 ex. et signée en marge (106/75 cm). Bon état.
awd-851Grande lithographie imprimée sur Arches par Mourlot, justifiée E. A. XXX/XL et signée au crayon sur la feuille. Bon état (74/63 cm).
awd-847Grande pointe sèche imprimée en noir sur Arches. Justifiée 10/10 ex. et signée en marge. Bon état (petites traces de plis).
awd-840Grande gravure imprimée sur Auvergne dans les tons mauves avec trois interventions oranges (pointe sèche et carborendum ?). Signée et justifiée au crayon (94,5/70 cm). Bon état.
awd-844Grande eau-forte à dominante brune imprimée sur Arches. Justifiée E. A., titrée et signée en marge (63/90 cm). Bon état.
8vo [25 x 15.5 cm]; 141, [viii, illustrated ads for garden products] pp, numerous illustrations from photos, including full-page, tables, index. original green cloth, gilt title lettering on spine, leaf with tear, dj (chipped at edges, price clipped), very good. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Contributors include Frank Barber on wall gardens construction and planning, T. C. Clare on sink and trough gardens, will Ingwersen on constructing and planting a rock garden, Frances Perry on water in the garden, S. A. Pierce on water-lilies, A. T. Johnson on plants and planting by pool and stream, all with excellent ideas and suggestions and with lists of plants suitable for different conditions.
12mo [19 x 13 cm]; xix, 396, [ii, ads] pp, frontis, 190 illus, including many full-page from photos and drwgs, index. original blind-stamped cloth, gilt lettering, gilt vignette on front cover and spine, signature of Lauretta P. Johnson dated 1918 on endpaper with her handwritten notes on loose card, slightly foxed on outer edge of text block, very good+, solid copy. A p One of the better all-around landscaping books of the time, still very relevant, this second edition is greatly expanded and updated, with additional illustrations.
8vo [20.5 x 14.5 cm]; xv, 197 pp, frontis of world's largest sundial, numerous photo plates, drwgs, tables, index. original pictorial cloth, silver spine title lettering, dj (chipped at spine ends, corner, price clipped), very good, clean and fine internally. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Since a sundial designed for another location will not be accurate in your location, the authors provide complete detail for designing one for your specific location, with formulas and full details. They also provide the theory and many illustrations of other sundials.
