Frontispiece of the Woburn Beech, 7 other engraved plates, including 4 printed in sepia with hand tinting, three of which are folding, index; 278pp; title foxed, small stain at head of early leaves.
William Pontey [1782-1831], who had a nursery near Huddersfield, wrote a number of highly regarded books on trees. On the title page, he describes himself as "Planter and Forest Pruner" to the Dukes of Bedford. In the advertisement at the end of the book, it states he will give "Directions and Designs in every Department of Ornamental Gardening.
Frontispiece of the Woburn Beech, 7 other engraved plates, including 4 printed in sepia with hand tinting, three of which are folding, index; 278pp; title foxed, small stain at head of early leaves.
William Pontey [1782-1831], who had a nursery near Huddersfield, wrote a number of highly regarded books on trees. On the title page, he describes himself as "Planter and Forest Pruner" to the Dukes of Bedford. In the advertisement at the end of the book, it states he will give "Directions and Designs in every Department of Ornamental Gardening.
| Binding | 8vo contemp. half tan leather, green marbled boards, spine gilt, with black leather label, some wear on extremities, |
| Publication | 2nd edit., Sold by J. Harding, 1808. A very good copy. |
- Product Code: RGW13122
- Availability: In Stock
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£100.00