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Gardening
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1863 The Language of FlowersLondon: 1863A pocket-sized dictionary of floral emblems and their significance, from the library of collectors Anne Renier and F. G. Renier. -
1943 Ein Jahr geht geht uber die HeideMainz: 1943An uncommon work regarding the flora and fauna of Germany, dedicated by the author Otto Koch. -
1927 A New Orchard & GardenLondon: 1927An illustrated limited edition facsimile of William Lawson's early seventeenth century work on gardening, illustrated with beautiful woodcuts. -
1927 Garden OrnamentLondon: 1927The second, and best edition of Gertrude Jekyll and Christopher Hussey's examination of Garden Ornament. A fantastic work produced by Country Life. -
1891-94 Familiar Wild FlowersLondon, Paris, New York & Melbourne: 1891-94A three volume set comprising the first five series of this important botanical work, with colour plates throughout. -
c1930 Flowers of the FieldLondon: c1930A later impression of Johns' important botanical work often referred to as 'the bible of the amateur botanist', illustrated with ninety-six coloured plates. -
1921 A Handbook of the British LichensLondon: 1921A lovely first edition of this important exploration into lichens by a British expert, complete with illustrations. -
1901 Wall and Water GardensLondon: [1901]A Bickers & Son binding of this first edition about gardens in country homes in particular penned by prolific and renowned gardener Gertrude Jekyll. -
1846 Botanical RamblesLondon: 1846A scarce first edition of Johns' charming botanical guide to the English countryside, illustrated beautifully throughout. -
1895 English Farming and Why I Turned It UpLondon: 1894The first edition of Ernest Bramah's first work, a tongue-in-cheek account of farming. -
1932 Directions for the Gardiner at Says-CourtLondon: 1932A limited Nonesuch Edition of John Evelyn's instructions for the now buried garden at Sayes Court, in a beautiful marbled binding. -
1895 Gardening a la Mode VegetablesLondon: 1895A very scarce first edition of Harriet Anne de Salis' detailed gardening treatise. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
1967 Ericas In Southern Africa First Edition Col. H A Baker E Oliver DustwrapperCape Town; Johannesburg : 1967A first edition copy of this work of horticulture by Colonel H. A. Baker and E. G. H. Oliver. This volume offers an in-depth exploration of this genus of plants. -
1887 Flora of Hertfordshire Alfred Pryor Jackson Hopkinson Folding Map 1stLondon: 1887The first edition of this work on the flora of Hertfordshire, written by Alfred Pryor, illustrated with a coloured folding map. -
1969 Flora of Phulchoki and Godawari First Limited Edition Scarce DustwrapperKathmandu: 1969A scarce first edition copy of this fascinating volume on the angiospermic and gymnospermic plants local to Phulchoki and Godawari. -
1909 Dutch Bulbs and Gardens Mima Nixon U. Silberrad S. Lyall Colour Plates 1stLondon: 1909The first edition of this colourfully illustrated work on the gardens in the Netherlands, illustrated by Mima Nixon, and written by Una Sibberad and Sophie Lyall.