Book Description

A very sound and attractive copy in full panelled calf of the first book devoted entirely to "florists flowers" including the Auricula, Anemone, Carnation, Hyacinth, Tulip, Polyanthus & Ranunculus with eight fine hand-coloured plates. A new improved edition by Samuel Curtis. Large Paper 8vo.[9½"x6"] viii.(i)2-271pps. followed by 8 copperplates. Binders ticket of T.Sutcliffe Burnley and armorial bookplate of "R.E.W.Maddison - Philosopher Doctor"
Author MADDOCK, James [Florist] and Samuel Curtis.
Binding Original full calf
Publisher LONDON: Printed for John Harding 36 St James's Street.1810.
Condition excellen

Price: £200.00

Offered by John L Capes

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