(1917) · London, Edinburgh and Boston
by (King, Jessie M.)
A reprint of the 1914 First Edition. . . this second issue published in 1917. An octavo of 151 pp. with eight color plates by Margaret Waterfield mounted on heavy stock, illustrate charming essays on gardening by various authors. White paper over boards with a marvelous cover illustrations in vivid colors by Jessie M. King. Top edge gilt. A companion volume to A Book Of Sundials, this is considered by many to be one of the finest examples of Jessie King's inimitable style. An absolutely beautiful copy, very clean and bright with none of the darkening to spine and cover that is usually found with this title. The contents are clean and free from foxing. Front free endpaper lacking otherwise a perfect copy. White 112. $150.00
(Inventory #: 2804)