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Ex-library copy with the usual stamps and markings to cover and binding. Corner cut off first free endpaper. Interior pages clean and unmarked.
28p. Illustrated with photographs and facsimiles of garden plans. 4to. Original green printed wraps. Includes: Tinkcom, "18th Century Germantown Gardens," Engle "Germantown: the Victorian Suburban Community," and Lloyd, "Three Centuries of Earthly Delights: A History of the Wyck Garden." With a preface by Ann Newlin Thompson. GER-ENG PAMPH BX1 BAG 8
288 pages. "An inspirational trove of ideas for readers to plunder and treasure." - From dust jacket. Gorgeous colour photography throughout. Front hinge beginning to open else light wear to unmarked book which bears a nearly invisible moisture mark at bottom corner of back board. Dust jacket price-clipped, lightly worn and attractive in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Nice copy. Book
La bibliothèque des arts, 1958 ; in-8 broché, 157 pages, illustrations noir et blanc. Joint un lettre manuscrite de l'auteur. Histoire du Bois de Boulogne, paysages et jardins, peintres et écrivains.
Fine/fine (no faults with book or dj, as new) large format, small quarto. 95pp illustrated throughout, partly in colour.
In-4°; pp. (10), 522, (18), 42 tavole nella segnatura incise su rame; frontespizio inciso, esemplare privo dell’antiporta, manca A1, D4, D5, Gg7, Kk4. Edizione originale, dedicata a Francesco Barberini del primo trattato di floricoltura, splendidamente illustrato dai principali artisti del tempo; opera dalla godibilità scientifica e estetica, è anche importante testimonianza del gusto del tempo. Tra le tavole anche le incisioni allegoriche di J.F.Greuter, e Claude Mellan, da Pietro da Cortona, Guido Reni, Andrea Sacchi; alcune mostrano disegni di giardini, strutture, vasi e attrezzi per il giardinaggio, molti sono dedicati alle varie specie di fiori e alle composizioni floreali. Ferrari si occupò dei giardini del Qurinale. Legatura in mezza pelle moderna, dorso lacunoso restaurato. Spotting su alcune carte.
In-8, broché, couverture papier moderne, 139 p. Edition originale. Compte rendu de la mission, destinée à réprimer une grave insurrection de paysans, à Gourdoun dans le Lot, qui se refusaient à payer les droits seigneuriaux. L'Assemblée nationale y envoya les deux commissaires civils qui parvinrent à rétablir l'ordre pacifiquement. (Martin & Walter, 29548).
PARIS, Lib. Ac. Didier et Cie - 1873 - in-8 - broché - 420 pages + Table IX & Errata (1) - rousseurs éparses - Envoi manuscrit au Comte de La Roche-Brochard - Bon exemplaire - très rare
In-8, broché, couverture bleue d'origine, 24 p., 2 grandes planches dépliantes en fin. Prospectus décrivant en détail l'invention d'un levier hydraulique conçu principalement pour l’agriculture, dans le but d'élever les cours d'eau en utilisant l'énergie du courant. 2 grandes planches représentent 4 plans du levier hydraulique. Aucun exemplaire n'est recensé dans le monde par WorldCat. Manque à la BnF. Très bon exemplaire, très frais, non coupé.
No marks or inscriptions. A very clean very tight copy with bright green cloth boards, slight discolouration to lower rear edge and no bumping to corners. Price clipped dust jacket not marked or torn with traces of handling. 192pp. This is a comprehensive book giving advice on a wide-range of garden trees and shrubs and concentrating on those whose attractions are not confined to one feature and to one season.
8vo, 178 pages, not illustrated. Published in association with the Royal Horticultural Society. eng
114 pages. Features: Vogue's guidelines to the best new looks for fall - and what to wear with them; Ready-to-wear collections from Paris, London, Italy; How to put shoes, stockings and boots together; Vogue Patterns - black velvet for day; The new Underdressing; Vogue's own Boutique; Guidelines for Hair and Makeup; The Life and Loves of the American Beach Bum - by Patrick Skene Catling, Gardens are a Demanding Joy, by May Sarton, Ways to Save this "Fair and Sweet" land; H.R.H. The Princess Anne; Theatre in Paris 1789; Quilt art at the Whitney Museum; Vital Sex Questions People Don't Ask but Should - an interview with Dr. William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson; Baden-Baden - Soaking Therapy in Germany's Elegant Spa; Suffering Summering Houseguests; Vogues Decorating Ideas and Finds; Art Under Glass - Philip Johnson's new Sculpture Gallery; The Seven Most Wanted Shapes in Silver; "Death in Venice" benefit in Los Angeles; and more. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Clear tape along spine. A worthy reference copy. Book
In-4, broché, couv. imprimée, 27 p. (dos fendillé) Edition originale officielle en tête de la Préfecture de Police. L'auteur était rapporteur du Conseil d'hygiène publique. "Des tueries particulières des bouchers et des charcutiers, dans les communes suburbaines - Leurs inconvénients sous le rapport de l'hygiène publique et de la salubrité - Moyen d'y remédier - Conclusions". Exemplaire unique (?) de cette brochure dont aucun exemplaire n'est recensé dans le monde par WorldCat. Manque à la BnF, au CCFr et à Kvk.
Book is in excellent condition, in rich blue cloth HB covers with gilt print at front and spine. Colored map endpapers. Flawless. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Dust jacket shows the slightest signs of shelf wear only, is price-clipped, no tears. Oblong format with full page, full color, often remarkable elevations and arial photos, some detail of the mansions, castles and estates, moslty from the 14th - 17th century along the Loire Valley in France, including Azay-le-Rideau, Chaumont, Le Moulin, Villandry, Blois, Sully-sur-Loire, Chenonceaux, Champigny-sur-Veude, Le Lude, Usse, Beauregard, Loches, Amboise, Saumur, Chinon, Cheverny, Valencay, Montreuil-ellay, Chambord, with map and historcial notes and index at back. copyright Pistil Books, 2011 About 150 pages on heavy, glossy paper.
153p. + Numerous photographs and drawings. Inked ownership of Allen J. Smith. 8vo. Original full cloth binding. Hardbound. Nice copy. Detailed study of soils, vegetation and wildlife to control erosion. PLANTS W132 rear
Hardcover petit in-4, 247 pages, importante iconographie en noir et blanc, relie pleine toile d"edition sous jaquette illustree. Tres bel exemplaire (accrocs à la jaquette). [GD8/7]
In-8, pleine toile éditeur, XXVII, 496 p. Ouvrage de référence. Index. Bibliographie. Exemplaire à l'état de neuf.
1st edition. 8vo oblong format, 104 pages, illustrated. Very good condition softback book some pages dog-eared. Stamp on back endpaper. 39470. eng
160 p. : illus (some col.) ; 27 cm. Hardcover Very good condition good
Ch. Massin, 1983. In-8 reliure de l'éditeur toile rouge sous jaquette illustrée. 411 pages. Illustrations in et hors-texte. Une courte étude d'ensemble sur l'art de la composition des jardins d'après des exemples empruntés a ses manifestations les plus brillantes. Bon état.
This is a beautiful hardcover copy of this classic on the history of Italian garden design. Brown leather spine with raised bands and gilt titles. This is an ex-library copy in great condition. This work was originally published as a portfolio with loose plates, but this copy was bound with all text and plates on tabs, for easier use. The covers are marbled paper covered boards. Inside generally clean, but light soil, and a few perforated stamps on beginning blanks, and a few very small handstamps. Also shelf number on spine and paper label on front cover. 148 plates provide over 170 photographic views and details of the gardens. Also numerous drawings and illustrations in the text. Many of the most well-known villas and gardens in Italy are studied and illustrated here. Text in French. Elephant folio, 18" high X 14" wide. A beautiful book. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking.
8vo. Pp. viii,134, 1 fold. plan, 3 figs., bibl.. indexes. Orig. printed wrs.
Le grand livre du mois, 2000. In-4 cartonné sous jaquette illustrée rempliée de 197 pages, avec de nombreuses photographies. Très bon état.
This is a very good hardcover copy with almost no wear. No dust jacket. Very clean inside and out. Illustrated in color and black & white. Index. 10" high X 7" wide, 192 pages.
A reflection on the delights of gardens as portrayed by poets, philosophers, essayists, diarists and travellers. Lots of illustrations. 192pp. Previous owner's label on front pastedown.
