Sylva, or a Discourse of Forest-Trees and the Propagation of Timber in His Majesties Dominions; Terra, A Philosophical Essay of Earth, being a Lecture in Course; to which is annexed Pomona: or, an Appendix concerning Fruit-Trees in relation to Cider; The Making, and several ways of Ordering it. Also Kalendarium Hortense; or, The Gard'ners Almanac; Directing what he is to do Monthly throughout the Year.

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Rebound in half leather over marbled boards. Raised bands to spine with decorative gilt motif and gilt lettering. 508pp. 4 illus. to the text plus 1 full page illus. Includes dedications To the King and To the Reader, and the poem, The Garden, by Abraham Cowley. A Philosophical Discourse of Earth, 2nd ed., improv'd. 1678; Pomona, 3rd ed. with Addition, 1678; Kalendarium Hortensium, 5th ed., 1679. Corners slightly bumped and spine, corners and edges a little rubbed. Top edge gilt, other edges uncut. Page 271-272 missing; also final pages of The Table to Kapinus's Nemus and the Philosophical Discourse of Earth. Overall, a lovely copy. HEAY BOOK - WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL POSTAGE. N° de ref. del artículo 116287

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