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1796108121796. Approx. 40 brush & ink drawings in black & white. Scroll 180 x 1440 mm. central core roller. At end in rough trans.: “Many generations of SÅami bonsan 100 rules & styles. Extremely secret. All the information passed down by mouth is listed here. Handle this information with great care and keep it close. Given by Ishioka Seisaku 石岡æ£æœ” in September 1796 to ZuihÅken no Yahiroko 瑞芳軒之八尋å.â€<br /> <BR> <BR> Bonsan miniature mountain gardens is a sub-category of bonkei 盆景 tray-garden landscapes. Created to fit into small containers good bonsan convey the texture color and form of natural mountainous scenery. These small tray or pot landscapes have their origins in 10th-century China.<br /> <BR> <BR> The text in our scroll is a distillation of the teachings of SÅami ShinsŠ相阿彌真相 1472-1525 painter art critic and artistic adviser to the Ashikaga shoguns in Kyoto master of the tea and incense ceremonies and landscape gardener. He established rules for and a school SÅami ryu of garden design and flower arrangement as well as the rules and styles for bonsan. “As a landscape gardener he designed two of the most celebrated Zen temple gardens in Japan: the RyÅan Temple garden in Kyoto an outstanding example of kare sansui a dry landscape technique in which combinations of stones and sand are used to suggest mountains and water; and the Daisei-in garden a miniature reproduction of a natural landscape also in the kare sansui style. It is believed that he also planned the garden of the famed Silver Pavilion Ginkaku Temple in Kyoto the villa built by his major patron Ashikaga Yoshimasa.â€â€“Encycl. Brit. online.<br /> <BR> <BR> The author begins by extolling the pleasures of bonsan and offers advice on how to observe and enjoy them. He continues with descriptions of the materials used miniature trees sand rocks etc. seasonal variations the kinds of trays square rectangular circular and colors red white blue yellow brown and black and advice on where how and when to display them. The text also discusses the styles created over the centuries and famous sites that could be replicated on the trays.<br /> <BR> <BR> All of this is finely illustrated in a series of about 40 fine black & white brush drawings illustrating the many varieties of bonsan design.<br /> <BR> <BR> Ishioka was a resident of Kyoto and gave instruction on creating miniature gardens. He left another manuscript on miniature gardening see WorldCat 1451711637.<br /> <BR> <BR> In fine condition. Some worming mostly marginal. Preserved in a modern wooden box. unknown
933824 black & white with gray wash brush drawings of rocks. 25 folding leaves including upper wrappers. 8vo 265 x 195 mm. orig. wrappers bound in later wrappers. Japan: late Edo.<br /> <BR> <BR> A finely illustrated manuscript concerned with garden rocks from the three regions Ono Masuda and Yoshiki of Hida Province today’s Gifu Prefecture. Rocks have always played a fundamental role in Japanese garden design and because of the unique geological history of the region the rocks from Hida have always been prized for their unique rustic patterns that can be seen on their surfaces.<br /> <BR> <BR> For the 24 fine images of various kinds of Hida rocks the artist has provided manuscript labels giving rather fanciful names reflecting each rock’s shape “aristocrat’s hat†“dumpling rocks†“biwa lute†“sorceror’s foot†“treasure chest†“iron pot†“bosom rock†“rainbow rock†“flower rock†“full-moon rock†“snake rock†“Buddha rock†etc. Additionally the artist provides information on where each rock was found and its measurements.<br /> <BR> <BR> The manuscript was created to allow connoisseurs to heighten their appreciation of unusual rocks.<br /> <BR> <BR> Fine copy. Dampstaining in lower margins throughout not touching images. Stamp at end of Fujita Ryo’ei in Takayama in Gifu Prefecture. unknown
1756AQ28539London: Printed for J. Rivington.and B. Seeley 1756. 32pp. With an engraved folding plan. Extra-illustrated with an engraved dedication leaf and 11 engraved plates of views one folding seemingly extracted from Stow: the gardens of the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Cobham. 1751 signed: B. Seeley the publisher of the work and draughtsman of the plates. Later blue paper boards rebacked in modern gilt-ruled calf. Boards worn. Bookplate of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus to FEP early inked ownership inscription to head of title page. In 1744 the first full guidebook to the house and grounds was published by Benton Seeley a writing master in Buckingham. The guidebooks continued for a further 70 years and Seeley went on to become a printer and publisher founding a business that wound up only in 1978. Seeley's guide book became historically significant. It went through seventeen editions between 1744 and 1797 continually undergoing improvements and revisions. The book’s influence was such that it helped to make the Stowe gardens among the most publicised and copied of the English landscape model. ESTC records copies of this edition at three locations in the British Isles Armagh Robinson Oxford and V&A and one further copy in North America Yale. ESTC T179358. 8vo. Printed for J. Rivington...and B. Seeley hardcover
2000130099Better Homes and Gardens. New. 2000. Ring-bound. 0696210290 . - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - -; 10.1 X 8.5 X 2.1 inches; 372 pages . Better Homes and Gardens unknown
1979121870Memphis TN: The Dixon Gallery and Gardens. New. 1979. Paperback. FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - TEXT PRISTINE TIGHT TO THE SPINE - 26 works catalogued and illustrated in black and white. -- with a bonus offer-- . The Dixon Gallery and Gardens paperback
199138018The Museum of Fine Arts. New. 1991. Paperback. 089494035X . FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - FLAWLESS COPY BRAND NEW PRISTINE NEVER OPENED 38 works catalogued and illustrated in color. Among the artists represented: Redon Diaz Pissarro Boucher Bonnard and others. -- with a bonus offer-- . The Museum of Fine Arts paperback
1982121871The Dixon Gallery & Gardens. New. 1982. Paperback. FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy brand new pristine never opened with a bonus offer-- . The Dixon Gallery & Gardens paperback
1995102618Trust for Museum Exhibition. New. 1995. Paperback. 0295974621 . FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy brand new pristine never opened -- 111 pages. -- with a bonus offer-- . Trust for Museum Exhibition paperback
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1932190977Paris: not identified 1932. Hardcover. VG light scuffing to portfolio pages of text and the plates are very clean and clear. Oversized portfolio case green cloth boards dark green leather spine with gilt lettering and 5 raised bands. Within the portfolio are three volumes bound in blue wraps. Issue from year MDCCCCXXIX is number 166 out of 300 copies with 20 plates bw and color with some fold-out and 24 pp text. Issue from year MDCCCCXXX is number 79 out of 300 copies with 13 plates bw and color with 20 text pages. Issue from year MCMXXXI-MCMXXXII is number 3 out of 300 copies with 27 plates in bw and color and 32 text pages. All plates have descriptive guard sheets. Printed in edition of 300 numbered copies. Text is in French. 21x14x2". These volumes were printed in limited editions from 1929 to 1932. Scarce especially in such a lovely grouping and binding. (not identified) hardcover
1851ST15472Paris: L. Curmer & V. Lecou 1851. First Illustrated Edition. 280 x 185 mm. 11 x 7 1/4". iv 416 pp. <br/> EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE CONTEMPORARY CAT'S-PAW CALF covers with triple gilt fillet borders and floral cornerpieces raised bands spine gilt in compartments with floral centerpiece and fleuron cornerpieces tan morocco label gilt turn-ins all edges gilt. With numerous in-text black & white illustrations seven of which are full-page and eight botanical color plates including frontispiece all with light pink titled tissue guards. Front pastedown with armorial bookplate of Edward Nicholas Hurt see below. Vicaire IV 639-40. Light scattered patches of foxing occasionally found on plates though not affecting the image but overall a beautiful copy the binding lustrous and wonderfully well preserved and the pages especially fresh very white and entirely clean.<br/> <br/> Penned by a former editor of "Le Figaro" who had a passion for flora this is an enchanting meditation on the delights of the garden illustrated here for the first time by some of the leading artists of the period. Writing a series of letters to a friend who had left to travel abroad the author decides to do some travelling of his own within the confines of his garden. On his botanical sojourn he lovingly describes the minutiae and changes that occur within this world which contains more than 200 species of flora and fauna. The narrative often includes the history of the various plants and flowers while adding the author's own memories and colorful lyricism. The work first appeared in 1845 but in this edition Karr's garden is brought to life with a great many illustrations including eight full-page color botanical images. The author of several autobiographical romances Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr 1808-90 moved to Nice in 1855 where he devoted himself entirely to horticulture and according to Britannica "practically founded the trade in cut flowers on the Riviera." The bookplate here is that of notable bibliophile and barrister Edward Nicholas Hurt 1795-1867 of Derbyshire and Marylebone London. He married Caroline Strutt daughter of the immensely wealthy philanthropist and social reformer Joseph Strutt 1765-1844 who was twice Mayor of Derby. As the Strutt arms are incorporated into the escutcheon of Hurt's ornate bookplate the plate can be dated to no earlier than their wedding in 1828. Though the book is not uncommon on the market it would be impossible to find a copy in better condition than the present one. L. Curmer & V. Lecou unknown
1833Pa179London: Richard Taylor 1833. Eleveth Edition . Soft cover. Vg. large 8vo. 64pp. Original copy including the plan and index and dated June 1833. Large folding plan complete depicted the Zoological Gardens Regents Park London. Some foxing but no tears or markings. 52 references for the plan at the foot of the last page. The original brown plain paper wrappers are present but scuffy. A rare item and complete. <br/> <br/> Richard Taylor paperback
1993416<p>ring bound limited edition</p> NTERNATIONA WATER LILY SOCIETY
193443263New York: Published by Charles Scribner's Sons for the Garden Club of America 1934. Illustrated. 2 vols. Folio. Original gray cloth stamped in green. Fine in slipcase. Illustrated. 2 vols. Folio. Published by Charles Scribner's Sons for the Garden Club of America unknown
1833031565London: UK: Whittaker Treacher and Armot 1833. Hardcover. Very Good Ex-Library/No Jacket. 16mo. Two volume set bound in burgundy leather with gilded title on the spine. Light rubbing to the edges and a stamp on the top edge. Previous owner's bookplate inside the cover. Part of the special collection with minimal markings. Shipped from the Calico Cat Bookshop a brick and mortar bookshop established in 1975. <br/> <br/> Whittaker Treacher and Armot hardcover
1887ZB1255139London: Eyre & Spottiswoode 1887. Price HAS BEEN REDUCED by 10% until Monday June 29 SALE item 1887-1893 numbers are in the original paper wrappers spines chipped balance in contemporary cloth and publisher's boards; covers worn however internally clean and tight. - If you are reading this this item is actually physically in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties taxes or fees required by recipient's country. Photos available upon request. London: Eyre & Spottiswoode hardcover
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177552696Some Account of London by Thomas Pennant 4th edition. Carrington Bowles. c.1775. Vauxhall Gardens was one of the places to meet socially and be seen in eighteenth century London. This magnificent view shows various important finely dressed society people walking talking and dining in booths in the ornately decorated walls of the Chinese Pavilion Copper engraving. In fine condition. Mounted size 60.3 x 48.2 cm Later colouring. Size: 40 x 27 cm. 15½ x 10½ inches unknown
179452698Thomas Pennant's Some Account of London fourth edition. Laurie &Whittle. 1794. Fascinating print of members of high society promenading in Vauxhall Gardens in the foreground whilst others dine in the booths lining the walk behind Copper engraving. In fine condition. Mounted size 60.5 x 48.5 Later colouring. Size: 39 x 25 cm. 15½ x 10 inches. unknown
190833635London: Cassell and Company Limited 1908. First Edition Large Paper Numbered and Limited to 100 copies only A copy with pleasing provenance having come from the holdings of the London and Middlesex Archeological Library. Illustrated throughout with 20 fine colourplates tipped onto full-pages each with descriptive tissue guards from paintings by H.A. Olivier and 40 half-tone plates from photographs by E.J. Wallis. Large 4to publisher's original fully decorated cloth the spine beautifully decorated and lettered in gilt and dark-green the upper cover elaborately decorated in all over designs of gilt and dark-green surrounded by double fillet and elaborate borders. Royal Coat of Arms at the center. xx 222 pp. A very handsome copy very well preserved clean and tight with only minimal evidence of age or use. FIRST EDITION LIMITED TO 100 COPIES ONLY ILLUSTRATED THROUGHOUT. A masterful study by one of the curators of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew where millions of people from around the world visit each year. This work provides the best history of what is arguably the greatest botanical establishment in the world. And it provides an rich explanation of the aims the work and the leading principles on which it is conducted. As the book explains Kew Gardens at the time was made by a union of two famous estates or demesnes Kew Gardens proper and the Royal Gardens of Richmond. Early in the eighteenth century they became and remained for one hundred years the favorite retreat of the Royal Family and for nearly three centuries kings and queens princes and princesses statesmen scientific men and women and landscape gardeners have each in their turn helped to extend and to beautify them. The Kew Gardens of today more popular than ever before represent the work of many minds. This book provides a wonderful tour through history and gardening both. Cassell and Company, Limited hardcover
1927321138Paris: Henry Soulangfe-Bodin 1927. #241 of 300 copies. Illustrated with colour tipped-in plates and black and white. 31 pp. Folio 20 x 13 inches. Green cloth with wear bound in are the original blue printed wrappers which are fineas. is text and plates uncut. #241 of 300 copies. Illustrated with colour tipped-in plates and black and white. 31 pp. Folio 20 x 13 inches. Henry Soulangfe-Bodin unknown
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179452700Thomas Pennant's Some Account of London fourth edition. Some Account of London by Thomas Pennant. Laurie & Whittle. London 1794. A handsome view showing the rich and fashionable wandering across the lawns in front of the alcove dining tables in the Temple of Comus in Vauxhall Gardens Copper engraving. In fine condition Later colouring. Size: 38.5 x 25 cm. 15 x 10 inches. Mounted size: 60.5 x 48.5 cm unknown
179452699Some Account of London by Thomas Pennant. Fourth edition. Laurie & Whittle. London 1794. Handsome engraving of Vauxhall Gardens with members of high society seeing and being seen talking strolling and listening to musicians on a bandstand. In the background the treelined Grand Walk extends into the distance Copper engraving. In fine condition. Later colouring. Size: 39 x 24 cm. 15½ x 9½ inches. Mounted size: 60.5 x 48.5 cm unknown
