Hortus Woburnensis

James Forbes

Published by James Ridgway, London, 1833

Condition: Very Good Hardcover

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A descriptive catalogue of upwards of six thousand ornamental plants cultivated at Woburn Abbey with numerous illustrative plans for the erection of forcing houses, green houses etc. and an account of their management throughout the year. James Forbes was the gardener to his Grace the Duke of Bedford. xxiv, 440pp plus index xvi. Marbled block. 25 plates, most folding, all present and correct and in good condition. Light edewear to covers. Seller Inventory # 23626

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Title: Hortus Woburnensis

Publisher: James Ridgway, London

Publication Date: 1833

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

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We stock a broad range of collectors and antiquarian books at our shop in Farningham Kent UK. We sell in addition on multi dealer sites and our own website, www.wadardbooks.com - Our specialities include A&C Black colour books, Kentish and London history and Military history. The book shop was established in 2001 and is housed in a listed 17th century building. The village of Farningham has iron age origins, with much Roman settlement, and is today still predominantly 18th century in character. The shop is named after Wadard, one of Farningham's Domesday landlords, a henchman of Bishop Odo, William the Conquerers brother,and featured on the Bayeaux tapestry.

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