first edition WITHOUT FOLDING FRONTIS., but with engraving in text at p.123. ii-vi, i-v, (vi),149, (3) pp. 1 vols. 8vo
1718 · London
by Laurence, John (1668-1732)
London: Printed for Bernard Lintot, 1718. First Edition. WITHOUT FOLDING FRONTIS., but with engraving in text at p.123. ii-vi, i-v, (vi),149, (3) pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Full 19th century tan calf, yellow edges, a little rubbbed, a few spots to prelims, else fine. First Edition. WITHOUT FOLDING FRONTIS., but with engraving in text at p.123. ii-vi, i-v, (vi),149, (3) pp. 1 vols. 8vo. First Edition of an Early Work on Fruit Cultivation. John Laurence was the son of a country clergyman." His Kalender virtually replaced the parts of Evelyn's Kalendarium Hortense relating to fruit. " Raphael With instruction for each month's planting and propagation; includes a section on the use of the barometer. Hunt Botanical Catalogue II, 440: Raphael, An Oak Spring Pomona #19
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