Gardening
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1914 The Garden Under GlassLondon: 1914A very scarce first edition of this incredibly useful guide to gardening in greenhouses, illustrated throughout, including with a beautiful colour frontispiece.
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c1917 How To Grow ChrysanthemumsLondon: c1917A very scarce copy of this horticultural work, detailing how to grow and maintain chrysanthemums, in the original publisher's binding.
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1908 Handbook of the British Flora with Illustrations of British FloraLondon: 1908A very smartly bound copy of this horticultural study regarding British flora. With the scarce accompanying illustration volume.
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1835 A Systematic Arrangement of British PlantsLondon: 1835A very smartly bound copy of this horticultural study regarding British plants.
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1794 A Supplement to Medical BotanyLondon: 1794The first edition of the first supplementary volume of this work of medical botany, profusely illustrated throughout.
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1841 A Practical Treatise on the Cultivation of the Grape Vine on Open WallsLondon: 1841A detailed and practical work on the cultivation on grape vines on walls, the first work of its type in English, by the vineyard owner Clement Hoare.
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1817 Stowe A Description of the House and GardensLondon: 1817A scarce, remarkably bright copy of this guide to this important Buckinghamshire country house, Stowe.
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1833 An Encyclopaedia of Cottage Farm and Villa ArchitectureLondon: 1833A finely bound, first edition copy of Loudon's defining architectural work. A principal architectural handbook during the mid 19th century.
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1932 Directions for the Gardiner at Says-CourtLondon: 1932A signed bright, limited edition copy of John Evelyn's advice to gardeners. Held in a custom slip-case. Geoffrey Keynes' copy, with his signature. -
1802 The Forcing Fruit and Kitchen GardenerEdinburgh: 1802A very scarce third edition of Walter Nicol's work on gardening, offering a wide range of helpful advice on growing fruit and vegetables, illustrated with six plates.
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Sold1910 A History of Gardening in EnglandLondon: 1910A detailed history of gardening, one of the first books of its kind.
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The Profitable Arte of Gardening: To which is added much Necessarie matterLondon: 1593A very scarce copy of this important horticultural and apiculturist work. Being two parts in one, as called for, this early edition contains the first English book on gardening and the first British bee book.
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Handbook of The British FloraLondon: 1866A very scarce work of British botanical history, designed for the use of beginners and amateurs, focusing on flowering plants and ferns.
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Contrafant KreuterbuchMunchen: 1964A very scarce copy of this work originally published in the sixteenth century. This particular copy is in excellent condition.
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Select Orchidaceous Plants 1862 The Notes on CultureBath: 1970A bright collection of beautiful, large illustrations of orchids by Benjamin S. Williams.
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1955 Old Carnations and Pinks Sacheverell Sitwell C Oscar Moreton SignedLondon: 1955A beautifully-bound, limited edition of this florist's guide to carnations. -
1949 Fables de mon Jardin Georges Duhamel Camille Berg Illus Limited ScarceNot Stated: 1949A nicely illustrated copy of this limited edition work by Georges Duhamel, illustrated by Camille Berg, in the original slipcase.
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1890 6vol The Fruit Grower's Guide John Wright May Rivers Illustrated DivisionsLondon: 1890The complete six divisions of this famed and highly sought after hardening work. A guide to fruit growing, this work introduces the reader to general horticultural practices, beautifully illustrated with many chromolithographic plates.
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1854 Pictorial Calendar of the Seasons Mary Howitt Scarce IllustratedLondon: 1854A scarce work celebrating the changes in the seasons, on a month by month basis.
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1885 The Fern Portfolio Francis George Heath Illustrated Colour Plates 3rdLondon: 1885The third edition of Francis George Heath's work on the ferns found in Britain, illustrated in colour throughout.
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1872 1vol in 17 parts Alpine Plants David Wooster First Edition Colour IllustrationsLondon: 1872A very scarce copy of David Wooster's beautifully illustrated guide to alpine flora and vegetation; with the one volume work bound in eighteen seperate parts.
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1951 Thornton's Temple of Flora Illustrated Geoffrey Grigson Handasyde BuchananLondon: 1951A profusely illustrated copy of this work of botany, in the original unclipped dustwrapper.
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Soldc1906 5vols Familiar Wild Flowers F Edward Hulme Illustrated Morocco BindingLondon: c1906The first to fifth series of this famous horticultural work, 'Familiar Wild Flowers'. Beautifully illustrated throughout, with coloured plates providing examples of the various plants.
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1954 Pierre-Joseph Redoute Roses Eva Mannering Illustrated FlowersLondon: 1954A lovely work of botany by the noted Belgium artist, Pierre-Joseph Redouté.
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1903-05 3vol Flora and Sylva Monthly Review W. Robinson Illus Colour Plates 1stLondon: 1903-05The first edition of the collected volumes of the 'Flora and Sylva' monthly magazine, illustrated with numerous colour plates throughout.
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1955 2vols The English Rock-Garden Reginald Farrer Dustwrapper IllustratedLondon: 1955A pleasing copy of Reginald Farrer's incredibly popular work on English Rock-Gardens, providing a fascinating insight into the work and pleasures of rock gardening through an examination of his own experiences.
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1948 Adrian Feint Flower Paintings Sydney Ure Smith T. Miller Limited Ed SignedSydney: 1948A delightful collection of floral artworks by Adrian Feint, the noted Australian artist.
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1836 Library of Agricultural and Horticultural Knowledge Hand-Colour Illus 3rdLondon: 1836The third, highly extended, edition of this extensive reference work for agriculture and horticulture, illustrated with hand-coloured in-text illustrations.
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1924 Alpine Flowers and Rock Gardens Wright Graveson Colour IllustratedLondon: 1924A lovely third edition copy of Walter Page Wright's fascinating and incredibly popular work on Alpine Flowers and Rock Gardens; copiously illustrated throughout with beautiful tipped-in coloured plates.
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1938 Wild Flowers of Attica S Clifford Atchley WO Everett W B Turrill 1st EdOxford: 1938A lovely, bright, illustrated horticultural work regarding the flora of Attica, Greece. Penned by the British diplomat and botanist, Shirley Clifford Atchley.
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1927 Garden Ornament Gertrude Jekyll Christophe Hussey Illustrated 2ndLondon: 1927The second edition of this profusely illustrated guide to garden ornaments, written by Gertrude Jekyll and Christopher Hussey.
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1759 A Practical Treatise of Husbandry M Duamel Du Monceau Illustrated PlatesLondon: 1759The first English edition of Duhamel du Monceau's treatise on husbandry. Illustrated, with six plates.
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1913-15 2vol Catalogue of Mesozoic Plants British Museum Cretaceous Flora M C StopesLondon: 1913-15A two volume set of works written by Marie C. Stopes. An interesting work of British botanical history, illustrated with a folding plate to volume I.
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1948 Flora of Gloucestershire Riddelsdell Hedley Price First Edition IllustratedCheltenham: 1948A first edition of copy of this fascinating and copiously illustrated work on the flora of Gloucestershire: exploring the geology, climate, vegetation, woodlands, agriculture and flora of this abundant county.
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1926 Flora of Buckinghamshire Druce Signed Presentation Copy First EditionArbroath: 1926A first edition copy of this fascinating study of flora in the county of Buckinghamshire, signed by the author and presented to the renowned English botanist and ecologist Edward James Salisbury for review. -
1850 The Tourist's Flora Flowering Plants and Ferns Joseph Woods IllustratedLondon: 1850A scarce work of European botanical history by the architect and botanist, Joseph Woods.