GILBERT, Samuel (d.1692). The Florists Vade-Mecum. London: for T. S. and B. Cox, 1690.
12o (145 x 85 mm). 2 woodcut diagrams of parterres (trimmed closely, a few margins frayed at beginning, D6 shaved affecting letters, F6 short tear, light worming at end). Contemporary blindstamped calf (slight wear to joints and edges). Provenance: John Peyto-Verney, 14th Baron Willoughby de Broke (1738- 1816), (bookplate).
Second edition of this manual "for the Propagating, Raising, Planting, Encreasing, and Preserving the rarest Flowers and Plants that Our Climate and Skill (in mixing, making and maliorating apted Soils to each Species) will perswade to live with us Together with Directions what to do each Month throughout the Year, in both Orchard and Flower-Garden" (title). Henrey 159; Wing G-714.
GILBERT, Samuel (d.1692). The Florists Vade-Mecum. London: for T. S. and B. Cox, 1690.
12o (145 x 85 mm). 2 woodcut diagrams of parterres (trimmed closely, a few margins frayed at beginning, D6 shaved affecting letters, F6 short tear, light worming at end). Contemporary blindstamped calf (slight wear to joints and edges). Provenance: John Peyto-Verney, 14th Baron Willoughby de Broke (1738- 1816), (bookplate).
Second edition of this manual "for the Propagating, Raising, Planting, Encreasing, and Preserving the rarest Flowers and Plants that Our Climate and Skill (in mixing, making and maliorating apted Soils to each Species) will perswade to live with us Together with Directions what to do each Month throughout the Year, in both Orchard and Flower-Garden" (title). Henrey 159; Wing G-714.
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