ARBORATUM ET FRUITICETUM BRITANNICUM; OR, THE TREES AND SHRUBS OF BRITAIN, NATIVE AND FOREIGN, HARDY AND HALF-HARDY, PICTORIALLY AND BOTANICALLY DELINEATED, AND SCIENTIFICALLY AND POPULARLY DESCRIBED; WITH THEIR PROPAGATION, CULTURE, MANAGEMENT, AND USES IN THE ARTS, IN USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL PLANTATIONS, AND IN LANDSCAPE-GARDENING; PRECEDED BY A HISTORICAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL OUTLINE OF THE TREES AND SHRUBS OF TEMPERATE CLIMATES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. FOUR VOLUMES; VOLUMES I, II, III, IV.

J.C. LOUDON

Verlag: LONGMAN, BROWN, GREEN AND LONGMANS; THE PARTIALLY COLOURED AND COLOURED COPIES, BY JAMES RIDGEWAY AND SONS. FOUR VOLUMES; VOLUMES I-IV., 1844

Beschreibung

Four Gorgeous Hardback Books: Volumes I-IV. All four books are quarter bound in dark, rich green leather, to include each corner, stunning marbled paper sides. Gilt titles on each spine together with beautifully tooled design. All four volumes are in very good condition, normal wear, marks and tear apply consistent with use and age. Second Edition published in 1844. Pen and Ink signature on top of title pages on each volume. Volume I: 494 pages, Volume II: 495-1256, Volume III: 1257-2030, Volume IV: 2031-2694. All pages in all four volumes, are intact and all pages, text and fabulous illustrations are in good, clean, readable order, there is the odd slight browning marks only to be expected on the type of paper used in that period. However considering the age, the quality is amazing. On page two, in Volume I, there is a copy of the personal, letter to his grace, Hugh, Duke of Northumberland, K.G. showing the author's appreciation, encouragement and kindness to gardening pursuits and how the British Arboretum is indebted to the noble family of Northumberland, and for the introduction of trees and shrubs from America, etc. These four fabulous volumes are part of a set of eight volumes in total, sadly there are only four volumes in this specific sale. These wonderful books would adorn any stylish library and are perfect for any botanical book collector or just someone who loves quality old books. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1590

Bibliografische Details

Titel: ARBORATUM ET FRUITICETUM BRITANNICUM; OR, ...

Verlag: LONGMAN, BROWN, GREEN AND LONGMANS; THE PARTIALLY COLOURED AND COLOURED COPIES, BY JAMES RIDGEWAY AND SONS. FOUR VOLUMES; VOLUMES I-IV.

Erscheinungsdatum: 1844

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Very Good

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket

Auflage: 2nd Edition