BROOKE, E. Adveno. The Gardens of England. London: T. Mc.Lean, 1857.
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BROOKE, E. Adveno. The Gardens of England. London: T. Mc.Lean, 1857.

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BROOKE, E. Adveno. The Gardens of England. London: T. Mc.Lean, 1857.

2o (534 x 374 mm). Chromolithographic frontispiece, chromlithigraphic title, lithographic dedication 24 chromolithographed views of gardens finished by hand, 16 lithographed vignettes on india paper mounted, 1p subscribers list (Some light spotting or staining, a few short marginal tears). Publisher's green quarter morocco and cloth, upper cover gilt (worn, sprung).

FIRST EDITION of Brooke's work on English gardens. The gardens include those at Alton Towers, Bowood, Woburn Abbey, Eaton Hall, Holkham House, Castle Howard, Wilton, Harewood, Trentham Hall and others. Abbey Scenery 392.