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Agriculture & Farming
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1990 Lost Crops of the IncasWashington D. C.: 1990A comprehensive report on little-known plants of the Andes by a panel from the National Research Council, considering the potential of further cultivation. -
1767 Le Botaniste FrançoisParis : 1767A very scarce, first edition of this innovative work presenting new methods of botany for the eighteenth century, written in French by M. Barbeu Dubourg. -
1912 Les Produits Coloniaux Origine, Production, CommerceParis: 1912The first edition of this French illustrated work on colonial produce by Capus and Boid, previously owned by the celebrated cookery writer, Elizabeth David. -
1764 Manuel Des Champs, ou Recueil ChoisiParis : 1764A scarce first edition of M. de Chanavalon's French guide to life in the countryside, with information on a whole manner of useful tasks, including cookery recipes, home remedies and a garden calendar. -
1863 Handbook of British Mosses; Comprising All That Are Known to be Natives of The British Isles.London: 1863A brightly illustrated, first edition of M. J. Berkeley's handbook of British mosses, complete with twenty-four plates. -
1769 A Six Weeks Tour Through the Southern Counties of England and WalesLondon: 1769The second edition of agriculturalist Arthur Young's account of his travels around England and Wales. -
1802 The Domestic Encyclopaedia; or, a Dictionary of Facts, and Useful KnowledgeLondon: 1802The uncommon first edition of this early nineteenth-century domestic encyclopaedia, adorned with engravings and woodcuts. -
1829 The Harleian Dairy SystemLondon: 1829The very scarce first edition of William Harley's discussion of the 'various methods of dairy husbandry pursued by the Dutch'. -
1898 The English Flower GardenLondon: 1898A profusely illustrated gardening work surrounding the English flower garden, written by Irish horticulturalist William Robinson, bound in half morocco. -
1813 General View of the Agriculture of the County of SurreyLondon: 1813The second edition of William Stevenson's very scarce guide to agriculture in early nineteenth century Surrey. -
1982 Soil and Land Capability for Agriculture The Outer HebridesAberdeen: 1982A vanishingly scarce soil survey of the Outer Hebrides from the Macaulay Institute for Soil Research. -
1973 Past and Present Vegetation of the Isle of Skye: A Palaeoecological StudyCambridge: 1973A smart first edition of this illustrated study into the vegetation of the Isle of Skye. -
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1949 Men and Herring: A DocumentaryEdinburgh: 1949A smart first edition of this illustrated documentary of a week's herring fishing, the author's presentation copy. -
1897 A Great Agricultural Estate: Being the Story of the Origin and Administration of Woburn and ThorneyLondon: 1897The author's presentation copy of this expanded argument on estate management, income and taxes. -
1866 The Fruit Manual: Containing the Description, Synonymes, and ClassificationLondon: 1866The third edition of this uncommon work on pomology by Robert Hogg, an authoritative work on the subject. -
1820 A Philosophic and Practical Inquiry into the Nature and Constitution of TimberLondon: 1820A very scarce treatise on the perseveration and nature of timber, by John Lingard of Pentonville. -
1873-1877 4vols Les Merveilles de l'Industrie ou Description des Principales Industries ModernesParis: 1873-1877A complete four-volume set of Figuier's celebration of the wonders of modern French industry, published in the late nineteenth century. -
1767 Certain Ancient Tracts concerning the Management of Landed Property. Reprinted.London: 1767The first edition of Robert Vansittart's collection of tracts on the subject of land management. -
1953 The Ancient White Cattle of Britain and Their DescendantsLondon: 1953A smart first edition of this illustrated work of the natural history of the ancient white cattle of Britain. -
1983 Flora of Tierra del FuegoEngland: 1983A smart first edition of this brightly illustrated botanical study of Tierra del Fuego. -
1789 The Rural Economy of Glocestershire; Including its Dairy: Together with the Dairy Management of Orchards and Fruit Liquor, in HerefordshireLondon: 1789The first edition of William Marshall's work on 18th century agricultural practices in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, with a folding map. -
1911 Weather Wisdom in Agriculture With Hints on ForecastingLondon: [1911]The first edition of this vanishingly scarce pocket sized guide to weather forecasting for agricultural purposes, written by W. R. Dunlop. -
1907 Farm Live Stock of Great BritainEdinburgh: 1907A profusely illustrated copy of Robert Wallace's informative work on British livestock, the fourth edition. -
1918 Forestry WorkLondon: 1918The very scarce first edition of this guide to forestry work, with practical illustrations and tips for growing and cultivating trees. -
1924 How to Succeed with BeesWisconsin : 1924A very smart second edition of this very scarce bee-keeping guide, with tips for management of ones hives throughout the seasons. -
1944 The Bee-Keeper's Guide to the Management of Bees in Movable Comb HivesLondon: 1944A bright copy of this charming and insightful bee-keeping guide, with illustrations by the author. -
1841-1842 Three Works and Essays on Corn LawsManchester: 1841-1842Three scarce works bound together regarding the Corn Laws, arguing that the legislation caused problems for tenant farmers and farm labourers. -
1857 An Encyclopaedia of AgricultureLondon: 1857A highly informative, profusely illustrated encyclopaedia of agricultural theory and practices, compiled by J. C. Loudon. -
1807 The Complete Grazier; or, Farmer and Cattle-Dealer's Assistant.London: 1807A profusely illustrated companion to farming and cattle-dealing, a scarce work written by Thomas Hartwell Horne. -
1881 The Formation of Vegetable Mould, Through the Action of Worms, with Observations on Their HabitsLondon: 1881An early edition of Charles Darwin's final work, published shortly before his death in 1882. A very popular work, with initial sales exceeding Origin of Species. -
1856 The Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England: Volume 17London: 1856The seventeenth volume of this agricultural journal, bound in half calf and from the 'Surtees Library', presented by Lady Chapman. -
1899 A Farmer's Year Being His Commonplace Book for 1898London: 1899A new impression of this illustrated work on a year of farming from popular Victorian author H. Rider Haggard. -
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1925 Talks with ShepherdsLondon: 1925The author's presentation copy of this charming work, documenting Walter Johnson's conversations and observations of shepherds, with the author's corrections. -
1869 Practice with Science: A Series of Agricultural Papers Vol IILondon: 1869A vanishingly scarce volume of these agricultural papers, containing essays on cattle grazing, labour and various experiments. -
1854 Flax and Hemp, Their Culture and ManipulationLondon: 1854A very scarce mid nineteenth-century guide to the growing and harvesting of flax and hemp, replete with lovely illustrations. -
1913 Folk of the FurrowLondon: 1913A scarce copy of this caring portrait of agricultural life, which aimed to bring attention to the families and countrymen often misunderstood.