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124378aafA Paris, chez Debure l’ainé, M. DCC. LXXXIII., 1783, in-8vo, VI + 359 p. (+ 1 p., table), reliure en veau d’époque, dos à cinq nerfs richement orné or, tranches rouges, bel exemplaire
1774381Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1774, 19 X 26 cm., relié, LVI + 277 pp. Composé d'un discours sur la poésie georgique et de 6 chants. Bien complet des 2 frontispices de SAINT-QUENTIN, 3 vignettes de MARILLIER, 6 planches de LOTHERBOURG, et 6 vignettes de SAINT-QUENTIN. Plein veau repoussé, dos lisse orné, pièce de titre rouge fendue. Coiffe supérieur abîmée, un coin dégarni, les autres émoussés, mors supérieur fendu, épidermures. Rares rousseurs et taches. Magnifiques gravures.
1773188170Edinburgh: printed and sold by William Auld 1773-74. First edition of this successful journal published during the early boom of Scottish agricultural writing. At 15 shillings the collected work was too expensive for most farmers but its popularity and cheaper serial issues reflect the increasing interest in scientific approaches to farming. The front pastedown of Volume II is annotated by a contemporary reader: "Page 396 to make hay speedily & with little trouble". It was reissued in 1778 as The Northern Farmer. 2 vols octavo 207 x 126 mm pp. viii 654 12; viii 628 8. Folding plate facing p. 272 lacking the first plate as often charts and diagrams within text. With 2 pp. publisher's advertisements at rear of vol. I. Contemporary speckled calf raised bands ruled in gilt red morocco spine label red sprinkled edges. Early pencil annotations to endpapers. Extremities lightly worn corners bumped covers marked in places; upper joint of vol. II beginning to split loss to head long closed tear to title page of same. A very good copy. ESTC T90070. Heather Holmes "The Circulation of Agricultural Books during the Eighteenth Century" Agricultural History Review 54 2006. hardcover
1925220723Neudamm, Neumann, 1925-38. Ab Jg. 42 in 4°. M. Abb. Hlwd. 4 Rücken beschäd. bzw. fleckig. St. u. Sign. a. Tit. M. einigen Tekt. im Text. Fehlen: Jg. 48 1 Bl.; 51 TI, Nr. 11
1903220721Leipzig, Schmidt & Co. 1903-30. M. Abb. Hlwd. 1 Rücken beschäd. Teils St. u. Sign. a. Tit. Fehlen: Jg. 4 1 Bl.; 18 Nr. 24; 21 Nr. 3, 4; 24 Inserate; 25 S. 15-18; TI zu Jg. 4, 18, 20, 21-23.
1969382270Washington: Government Printing Office 1969. Hardcover. Very Good. First edition. Three volume set. Eight House Documents 91st Congress 1st Session. Complete as issued in one octavo and two small quarto volumes in the original publisher's cloth. Ex-library with ink stamps front pastedowns else very good or better. Volume 1 octavo contains six plans with seven folding maps in a pocket at the rear illustrated with in-text maps and photographs. Volume 2 containing the Rio Grand plan is illustrated with maps and photographs. Volume 3 containing the Rouge River master plan is illustrated with photographs and tables and four folding maps. A complete set of detailed topographical surveys pertaining to the development and conservation of the rivers in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System prepared under the direction of the chief of the Forest Service. A nice set with the folding maps in fine condition. Government Printing Office hardcover
188235602New York: D. Appleton and Company 1882. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Octavo. 1 vi 610 pages 3 pages advertisements 1. Errata page located between pages 342 343. Green cloth hardcover with illustrated gilt title inside a gilt circle on the front cover. Gilt title on the spine. Some rubbed spots to the cloth covers and spine. Light edge wear to the cloth extremities. The frontispiece is vertically creased and foxed. Pages 7 and 8 are loose. Binding cords visible in several sections but no other loose pages. Hinges are in good condition. Small piece of tape on the edge of pages 321 and 327. Light toning to the text. <br /> <br /> Illustrated with frontispiece engraved portrait of H. I. Kimball 4 plates in text folding "Plat of the Grounds and Buildings International Cotton Exposition Atlanta" engraved plate - "The Compound Tubular Steam Boiler Gold Medal Awarded." 2 more engraved plates a few illustrated advertisements and a folding plan - "Model of the Willimantic Company's Works at Willimantic Conn." Detailed contents make up this comprehensive report including history speeches reports agricultural sections a variety of forms and documents lists of groups awards committee members and much more. <br /> <br /> A nice inscription written on the front blank end sheet from Samuel Inman one of Atlanta's leading citizens of the period Inman Park in Atlanta is named after Samuel Inman. Inscription reads - "Henry S. Cave Compliments of Saml M. Inman Treasurer Atlanta Ga. June 23 1884." H. S. Cave from Atlanta inscription is written on the verso of the frontispiece. Another owners name in pencil on the front paste down "Augusta Wylie King." A later owner's address mailing label located in the upper left corner front paste down. From the New Georgia Encyclopedia:<br /> <br /> Atlanta held its first exposition named the International Cotton Exposition in Oglethorpe Park in 1881. The city then had fewer than 40000 residents and the primary sense in which the first exposition was “international†was the display of cotton plants from around the world. Nevertheless Atlantans were eager to host the 1881 exposition to promote investment and to help the city toward its goal of becoming an industrial center which was a primary component of Grady’s “New South†concept. Although attendance was lower than expected fewer than 200000 in paid attendance during its two-and-a-half-month run city leaders demonstrated that they could work together to host a major event and that Atlanta was serious about its role in textile production at a time when the North was beginning to grow dissatisfied with the efficiency of southern cotton processing. The exposition displayed new crop planters and cotton seed cleaners along with a model of Eli Whitney’s original cotton gin and speakers addressed the crowds about agricultural technology and political reforms. D. Appleton and Company hardcover
188715123Davenport IA: Egbert Fidlar & Chambers. Very Good. 1887-1900. First Edition. Hardcover. Volumes one through four are very good- to very good with some rubbing at the edges and spines. Volume five is only good with much chipping of the spine. It's inner hinges are all intact and the contents are "fine". ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall . Egbert, Fidlar & Chambers hardcover
1986AG-92Dordrecht Holland: Martinus Nijhoff 1986. Comprehensive scholarly text presents detailed techniques and research strategies in the advances in biotechnology which include genetic manipulation nutrition health and disease and natural resource management. Topics covered include: germline modifications gene mapping monoclonal antibody production gene transposition biocontrol of insects vaccinia virus vectors pesticide environmental research molecular biology of zinc molecular response of plants to infections somaclonal and gametoclonal variation etc. 416 pp. Illustrated. Prior owner's name on front endpaper. Minimal shelfwear. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Martinus Nijhoff Hardcover
First Irish edition, viii, 123, [1 adverts]pp., one folding engraved plate, some light spotting, cont. calf, upper joint split, lower joint starting. Thomas Hitt, a native of Aberdeenshire, served his apprenticeship at Belvoir Castle, the seat of the Duke of Rutland. The Duke, like his father, greatly delighted in gardening, and Hitt spent the majority of his life working life employed by the Duke as chief gardener at his homes within Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. Fussell II, p. 29-30; Perkins, 802 (1760 London edition); Aslin, p. 62.
1941ontarioweedsOntario Agriculture College 1941. First Edition. Softcover. Weeds all solidly adhered and pr. Collection 48 Pressed Weeds of Ontario in folio each labelled with species locality habitat and date. Each page measures 16.5 x 11 inches. Pressed weeds and pages in wonderful shape. Includes 125 page booklet "Weeds of Ontario" by J Eaton Howitt from 1940.Weeds all solidly adhered and pressed pages clean with labels attached cardboard folio split to edges bumping and creasing to edge of included booklet Ontario Agriculture College paperback
44676Hachette.1886-1892.4 vols.in-8.Nombreuses figures..Rares rousseurs.Demi-reliures avec pièces de titre et de tomaison.Dos aux larges caissons avec filets à froid.Tranches rouges.Tranches peigne pour le Tome IV.Bon état.
1766BG041191766 x, 288, viii p., engraved vignette on title and head and tail-pieces, full-page and half-page coats-of-arms, contemporary full calf (spine gilt, with ornemantal urns stamped on the compartments). First free endpaper missing. Previous owners name written on half-title and title-page in old hand.Rare gardening manual specifically devoted to cultivation in northern France. The author offers here the results of his life's experience as a gardener. He deals with local methods of cultivation and layout, and describes suitable plants and fruits; these include absinth, asparagus, mustard, horse-radish, lamb's lettuce, herbs, apricots, grapes, plums, cherries and gooseberries. Separate treatises are devoted to oranges, pinks and carnations.
1808102028A Paris chez Melle Pillot,libraire. 1808 2 volumes IN8. Reliure demi-basane(endommagée) Dos lisse orné. Ouvrage orné de 12 planches repliées (complet) et d'un frontispice sur le premier tome.
1797c3794London: Printed by W Bulmer for George Nicol. G : in good condition. Scuffing at edges and joints. Some bumping. Loss to title panel of first volume with a crack beneath. Occasional foxing within impacting. 1797. First Edition. Brown leather hardback. 290mm x 230mm 11" x 9". lxxxii 412pp; viii 501pp ads. 79 plates and one colour map. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas. . Printed by W Bulmer for George Nicol hardcover
1911230991911. Federal Agricultural PolicyEnvironmental ManagementUSDA United States Department of Agriculture and U.S. Forest Service group of 11 pamphlets on timber forestry and wood utilization published circa 1910s-1960s material documenting federal forestry management and conservation systems through instructional bulletins research circulars and administrative publications revealing how the U.S. government developed standardized and disseminated practices related to timber measurement forest conservation pest control and land use and providing primary-source evidence for the study of environmental policy resource extraction and federal land management in the 20th century.<br /> <br /> Archive of 11 publications issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and affiliated Forest Service divisions spanning multiple decades and addressing topics including protection of logs and wood from insects propagation of trees and shrubs measurement and marketing of timber soil improvement through sawdust and regional forestry studies such as juniper and oak management in the American Southwest. Formats include Farmer's Bulletins circulars and technical handbooks with printed wrappers and illustrated covers typical of federal agricultural publications. The archive reflects both practical instruction for landowners and broader scientific investigations into forest ecology and timber economics. Chronologically the materials trace a shift from early conservation and pest mitigation concerns to more systematized approaches to forestry science including soil management and sustained yield practices.<br /> <br /> The expansion of federal forestry programs in the early 20th century particularly following the establishment of the U.S. Forest Service and the increasing regulation of public lands produced a large body of printed material aimed at standardizing land use practices across regions. These pamphlets illustrate how federal agencies operationalized conservation through education offering prescriptive guidance while also circulating scientific findings to rural and industrial audiences. Light to moderate edge wear occasional staining creasing and toning consistent with age and use; overall good condition. A coherent grouping that demonstrates the evolution of federal forestry management practices and the dissemination of environmental knowledge through government print culture. unknown
1935LAFO0156Wien, o. J. (um1935). quer-4°, 50 Bll. mit Steckschlitzen, 74 Farbtaf. (dav. 26 lose beilieg.) mit Beschreib. auf Rücks., OHLn. m. Kordeldurchzug u. gldgepr. Deckeltit., nur geringf. berieb., Kordel gesplisst. Vorhanden Taf. 1-17, 19, 20, 22-33, 35-40, 42-44, 46-50, 54, 56-69, 71-74, 76-82, 137, 139, 146.
54 p. Full page illustrations. Thin 8vo. Original blue cloth binding, lettered in white. Interesting. Scarce. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! PA 23
19222092902138200887Kyoto Prefectural Bank of Agriculture and Industry 1922. Soft Cover. Fine. Number of pages: 112 pages Size: A5 size Number of books: 1 volume Kyoto Prefectural Bank of Agriculture and Industry paperback
1919139562Berlin, 1899-1919. Hlwd. u. OBr. Teils angerissen u. angeschmutzt. Einige Rücken etwas stockfl. Teils m. St. Fehlt: 1908 Nr. 6; 1910 Halbjahr Nr. 46 S. 3/4; 1919 Nr. 1-79.
1913165234London, 1913-38. Nahezu einheitl. Hlwdbde. m. Rtit. (Bd. 25-26 verschied.) Bibl.-St. a. Tit. Schnitt angeschmutzt.
231642Paris, Imprimerie impériale, 1860 fort vol. petit in-4, [2] ff. n. ch., 652 pp., avec 3 plans dépliants hors texte, chagrin cerise, dos lisse orné de pointillés et filets dorés, triple encadrement de filets dorés avec volutes d'angle sur les plats, armes sur les plats, pointillé doré sur les coupes, tranches dorées, encadrement de guirlande dorée sur les contreplats (reliure de l'époque).
1770167281770 basane mouchetée, dos à n., tr. rouge. 2 vol. in-12, TI: front., (9ff.), 536pp.; TII: (3ff.), 586pp., (3ff.), Paris Antoine Boudet 1770,
201309487Paris, Librairie du dictionnaire des arts et manufactures , 1876 ; in-4, cartonnage de l'éditeur. Les 4 volumes. En 3 volumes + un complément demi-basane brune, dos plats ornés de filets dorés (rel. de l'ép.), Plus de 4000 figures sur bois dans le texte. Sixième édition de cette importante "encyclopédie technologique" publiée sous la direction de Charles Laboulaye qui fut membre du jury des Expositions universelles de 1862, 1867 et 1878. Exemplaire bien complet du volume complémentaire comprenant la partie "Art industriel" (architecture, sculpture et peinture).
233715Paris, 1756 in-12, [2] ff. n. ch., 124 pp., veau fauve écaille, dos à nerfs cloisonné et fleuronné, pièce de titre, encadrement de triple filet doré sur les plats, simple filet doré sur les coupes, tranches marbrées (reliure de l'époque). Coiffe supérieure rognée.
