Of Husbandry in Twelve Books and his Book Concerning Trees.

Columella, Lucius Junius Moderatus.

Published by London: A. Millar., 1745

About this Item

Later half-morocco and cloth. 4to. xiv, (14), 600pp. Lacking 8 page index at end. First complete English translation of this Roman agricultural manual by the Roman soldier and farmer. It covers all fields including the estate, fruit and olive trees, cattle breeding, poultry farming, apiculture, beekeeping and much more. A very good copy with some light scuffing to the leather spine. The title and first preface page have some light edge-chipping else the text is very good with some scattered light foxing but no chips or tears. This copy lacks the front blank. Foreign postage extra on this heavy book. Seller Inventory # 10819

Bibliographic Details

Title: Of Husbandry in Twelve Books and his Book ...

Publisher: London: A. Millar.

Publication Date: 1745

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition