Agriculture & Farming
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2008 10vols The New Naturalist, Volumes 1 to 10London: 2008A fine set of these first facsimile editions of the first ten volumes of the New Naturalist series, in a handsome slipcase.
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1905 2vol The Apples of New YorkAlbany: 1905A first edition of this horticultural study into the growth of apples in New York, presented by S. A. Beach to Ellison Orr.
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1977-1978 4vol The Rural Industries of England and WalesWakefield: 1977-1978A complete four volume set of this insightful study of the rural industries of England and Wales.
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1821 Des Maladies Contagieuses des Betes a LaineParis: 1821A scarce copy of this detailed study of contagious diseases in animals bred for wool, in the original French language.
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1818 A Natural and Chemical Treatise on AgriculturePlymouth-Dock: 1818A lovely copy of this very scarce English language edition of Gyllenborg's agricultural treatise, with additions from W. Pilkington.
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1804-1805 Two Tracts. The Uses of Clay Marl, as Manure; The Uses of Agricultural SaltsYork: 1804-1805The first edition thus of this publication of two agricultural tracts by James Cochrane, discussing agricultural salts, and the use of clay marl as manure.
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1812 Notes on the Culture of Cropping of Arable LandEdinburgh: 1812An early edition of this very scarce agricultural guide, from an early nineteenth century Professor of Agriculture at Edinburgh University.
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1760 A Treatise of Husbandry on the Improvement of Dry and Barren LandsLondon: 1760The very scarce first edition of Thomas Hitt's mid eighteenth century agricultural work.
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1801 National Irrigation, or the Various Methods of Watering MeadowsLondon: 1801The first edition of this very scarce, illustrated guide to the irrigation of meadows.
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1800 Hints to Country Gentlemen and Farmers on the Importance of Using Salt as General ManureBlackburn: 1800The second edition of John Hollinshead's very scarce treatise on the use of salt in manure.
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1757 The Principles of Agriculture and VegetationEdinburgh: 1757The very scarce first edition, second issue of this celebrated agricultural treatise by Scottish physician Francis Home.
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1814 Observations on the Row CultureDublin: 1814An excellent copy of this very scarce early nineteenth century discussion of the cultivation of crops in rows.
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1818 A Treatise on Soils and ManuresLondon: 1818The first edition of this very scarce early nineteenth century on the use of soil and manure in agriculture.
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1771 The Rational Farmer: or a Treatise on Agriculture and TillageLondon: 1771The second edition of Matthew Peters's very scarce guide to late eighteenth century agricultural practices.
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1918 The Land: A PleaLondon: 1918In this first edition, James Galsworthy argues in favour of reorganising the way Britain uses its Land.
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1887-1888 Notes sur les Vignes Americaines, Serie II and IIIParis; Bordeaux: 1887-1888The second and third series of French botanist Alexis Millardet's scarce discussion of American vines.
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1784 2 vols L'Agronome, ou Dictionnaire Portatif du CultivateurRouen: 1784Two volumes of this French agricultural and farming dictionary.
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c1911 Wright's Book of PoultryLondon : c1911An extensive revised copy of Wright's Book of Poultry, with colour plates.
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1906 Notes on North America and its AgricultureDorchester : 1906A very scarce copy of G Wood Homer and H J Standfield's report on North American agriculture and farming.
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1781 The True Theory and Practice of HusbandryLondon: 1781Cuthbert Clarke's very scarce late eighteenth century guide to animal husbandry, illustrated with five folding plates.
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c1868 English Country Life; A Valuable Work of Reference for The Gentleman, The Sportsman, The FarmerLondon: c1868This very scarce reference work on country pursuits is bound in full calf with a decorative spine.
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c1990 Lecture on Peat and the Somerset LevelsNot Stated: c1990A very scarce lecture on the history of the Somerset Levels and peat extraction.
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1897-1901 4vol The Journal of the Board of Agriculture Volumes III, IV, V & VILondon: 1897-1901Four scarce volumes of works regarding the reports of the UK's Board of Agriculture.
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1933 The Farmer's Year: A Calendar of English HusbandryLondon: 1934A signed copy of Clare Leighton's best known work, with twelve full page illustrations. -
1942 In the Heart of the CountryLondon: 1942A very smart first edition of this charming work on the countryside by Bates.
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1889 Field and Hedgerow Being the Last Essays of Richard JeffriesLondon: 1889A scarce limited edition of this collection of the last essays of Richard Jefferies.
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1947-1949 2vol Our Bird Book & Both Sides of the RoadLondon: 1947-1949Two very smart scarce first editions from Rogerson and Tunnicliffe, with colour illustrations.
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1939 Men and the FieldsLondon: 1939A first edition copy of this work by Adrian Bell, describing rural life before modern agriculture, with drawings and lithographs by John Nash.
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1950 The Principles of Mink RanchingWinnipeg: 1950A scarce volume on the principles and methods of mink farming.
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1878 The Corn and Cattle Producing Districts of FranceLondon: 1878In this scarce volume, George Richardson offers an account of French corn and cattle farming. This copy was previously owned by George Warde Norman, who was the Director of the Bank of England in the 19th century.
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c1880 Table of Equalized Weights & Prices of CattleKirkcaldy: c1880A scarce Table of Equalized Weights & Prices of Cattle.
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1898 Travels in the Coastlands of British East AfricaLondon: 1898A first edition work detailing William Fitzgerald's travels in British East Africa, with folding maps and illustrations.
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1794 General View of the Agriculture in Berkshire, the County of Berwick, & East LothianLondon: 1794Three scarce illustrated agricultural works from the late 18th century regarding Berkshire, East Lothian, and Berwick, handsomely bound together in half calf.
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1925 Langwater GuernseysNot Stated: 1925A first edition of this scarce historical record of the Langwater Guernsey cows; a testimonial to Frederick Lothrop Ames.