The Management of Grass Land [Boyle Confectioners of Blackburn interest]

Arthur Roland, edited by William H Ablett

Published by Chapman & Hall, London, 1881

About this Item

First edition. Hardback, bound in the original green cloth with gilt titling and printed black designs. 21 × 13.5cm, viii + 196pp +32pp ads. Not signed but this copy carries the bookplate of James Boyle, Whiteholme, Clayton-Le-Dale, Blackburn. The Boyles were owners of a confectioners firm in Blackburn (particularly toffee). This James Boyle was the son of the founder, and who became sole proprietor of the business until his death in 1921. An interesting book on the science of grasses, including several black and white illustrations, and charts showing the necessary amount of seeds for specified amounts of land. The book covers meadows, clovers, growing for food, etc etc. Condition: Good condition. The green cloth binding suffers from some mottled fading but the contents are in good condition, though there is a light vertical crease to the first few pages. Otherwise in strong readable condition. Seller Inventory # 013071

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Management of Grass Land [Boyle ...

Publisher: Chapman & Hall, London

Publication Date: 1881

Binding: Hardback

Condition: Good

Edition: First Edition.