John clegg introduction (1 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Near Fine. First edition. A lovely facsimile reproduction of Gilbert White's uncommonly found gardening journal entries. The first edition thus, being a facsimile reproduction.Bound in the publisher's original quarter cloth, with marbled boards.Before becoming a renowned observational naturalist, Gilbert White was one of the most accomplished practical gardeners of his age.This reproduction of his Garden Kalendar, from the manuscript held in the British library, contains his illuminating gardening journal entries.With a monochrome illustrative frontispiece showing the view of 'Wakes', White's garden.With an introduction and notes by John Clegg. In the publisher's original quarter cloth binding with marbled boards. Externally, excellent with shelf wear only. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. With a bookplate of one Richard Hobbs to the front free endpaper. Near Fine. Not stated (illustrator). book.…