The Orchardist: or, a System of Close Pruning and Medication, for Establishing the Science of Orcharding, as Patronized by the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufacture, and Commerce

Thomas Skip Dyot Bucknall

Published by William Bulmer and Co, London, 1805

About this Item

A smartly rebound copy of the scarce second edition of Thomas Bucknall's work on orchids. A scarce work. The second edition of this work. This work is a guide to the pruning and medication of orchids, a diverse family of colourful and fragrant flowers. Written by Thomas Bucknall. Bucknall was known for his interest in the cultivation of fruit trees, though he was also a Member of Parliament, keeping the family seat in St. Albans. Smartly rebound in a quarter calf binding. Rebound in a quarter calf binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, with some light fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with only the very occasional light spot. Near Fine.

Seller Inventory # 633P68

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Orchardist: or, a System of Close Pruning and Medication, for Establishing the Science of Orcharding, as Patronized by the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufacture, and Commerce
• Publisher: William Bulmer and Co, London
• Publication Date: 1805
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: None
• Condition: Near Fine
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Gardening