THE GARDENER'S KALENDAR; Directing what Works are necessary to be performed Every Month
de Miller, Philip (1691 - 1771)
- Usado
- Muy bueno
- Tapa dura
- Estado
- Muy bueno
- Librería
-
Salisbury, Connecticut, United States
Formas de pago aceptadas
Sobre este artículo
London: Printed for the Author, and sold by J. and F. Rivington, et al., 1769. 15th Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Fifteenth edition 8vo, lxvi + 382 + index + 1p adv. likely early 19thc calf with single rule in gilt, raised bands, red leather label spine. Covers heavily worn, with some loss spine tips. Miller's Gardener's Dictionary went through eight editions in his lifetime, and it is said that before its appearance not more than 1000 species of plants were in cultivation. At Miller's death there were more than 5000. Miller accepted the introduction of the Linnean system of nomenclature in 1759. The Gardener's Kalendar reached a 15th edition in 1769, and was also published on the Continent.
Reseñas
(¡Iniciar sesión or Crear una cuenta primero!)
Detalles
- Librería
- Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB
(US)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 011363
- Título
- THE GARDENER'S KALENDAR; Directing what Works are necessary to be performed Every Month
- Autor
- Miller, Philip (1691 - 1771)
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Muy bueno
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Edición
- 15th Edition
- Editorial
- Printed for the Author, and sold by J. and F. Rivington, et al.
- Lugar de publicación
- London
- Fecha de publicación
- 1769
- Palabras clave
- , ,
Términos de venta
Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB
returns within 10 days of purchase
Sobre el vendedor
Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB
Miembro de Biblio desde 2006
Salisbury, Connecticut
Sobre Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB
19thC cottage surrounded by gardens in small CT village in foothills of Berkshires. 2 hr drive from Manhattan, 2:45 from Boston. Open Sat 11-5 and Sun 12-4, and by chance or appointment M- F. We are usually here weekdays but please call ahead to confirm. Curated general selection 6000 titles, emphasis on architetcure/design, landscape/gardening, arts, photography, illustrated, American literature, Litchfield County, fine bindings, decorative arts.
Glosario
Algunos términos que podrían usarse en esta descripción incluyen:
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
