Published by WILLIAM BLACKWOOD, EDINBURGH, UK, 1828
Language: English
Seller: Camilla's Bookshop, Eastbourne, SX, United Kingdom
First Edition
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. BOUND IN PLAIN GREY PUBLISHER'S BOARDS, WITH GREEN LINEN BACKSTRIP, AND WORN WHITE PAPER LABEL, WORN AND MISSING PERHAPS 35%: STILL CLEAR IN BLACK TYPE IS "STEUART'S PLANTER'S GUIDE" XX11/473pp+ BLACKWOOD'S PROSPECTUS FOR THEIR JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE ISSUE No.1, AND BOOKLIST FOR 1828. THE PLANTER'S GUIDE HAS 5 ENGRAVED PLATES PLUS 11 CHAPTERS. ALL DEVOTED TO THE TRANPLANTATION OF TREES, REPLANTING AND CARE THEREAFTER. ALL BASED ON SIR HENRY'S EXPERIENCE IN MANAGING HIS PARK AT ALLANTON HOUSE. THE FIVE PLATES HAVE SUFFERED MINOR DAMP STAINS. FORE-EDGES OF PAGES LEFT UNEVEN, OTHERWISE VG.