1853-1855 2vols The Book of The Garden: Structural and Cultural by Charles M'...

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Book of The Garden: Structural and Cultural Charles M'Intosh 1853-1855 William Blackwood and Sons : Edinburgh 10" by 7" ix, 776; iv, 867pp. SUMMARY Two volumes on constructing and cultivating gardens in the mid-19th century, illustrated throughout. Colour Plates,First Edition,Illustrated Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 3.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 39.99 EU Postage: £ 26.99 European Postage: £ 36.99 Asia Postage: £ 65.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 99.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of this two volume set in the publisher's original cloth binding. Illustrated with 15 plates, 2 of which are in colour, and 18 folding plates, 2 of which are in colour, to the rear of volume I. Plate 22 was never published. Numerous in-text illustrations to volume II. Collated, complete.This comprehensive guide to gardening was Charles M'Intosh's magnum opus, remaining in print long after his death. Volume I focuses on creating structures, glasshouses and hothouses in the garden, as well as forming flower, culinary and fruit gardens. Volume II focuses on the cultivation of a large variety of plants. From the library of Doctor Malcolm Higgs, an important architectural historian who worked as an assistant architect to Stirling & Gowan, working on their particularly renowned Leicester University Engineering Laboratory. During his long career he taught at the University of Edinburgh School of Architecture, Canterbury School of Architecture, and University of Nottingham. Later in his life he was the Vice-President and Honorary Librarian of the Royal Institute of British Architects, and contributed and edited the ‘Journal of Architecture’. CONDITION In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally smart, with bright gilt to the front board, though faded to the spine and bumped to the extremities. To Vol I, cloth is lifting and tearing slightly to the head of the spine. The hinges to Vol I, and rear hinge to Vol II, are slightly strained. Internally, firmly bound. Some age-toning to the page perimeters, and the odd spot throughout. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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