Samuel trowell (11 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. Samuel Trowell, A New Treatise of Husbandry, Gardening and Curious Matters Relevant to Country Affairs. Published by James Hodges, at The Looking Glass, on London Bridge. 1739, First Edition of this now scarce work. 8"x5" fully calf leather bound which is gilt stamped to the borders and other than some bumping to margins is in generally good and original binding, the spine has 5 raised bands and gilt titling to red label, all of which is in good order. Some loss to top of the spine. Internally very clean and other than a contemporary ownesrhip signature to the title page and some age toning the text is in very good, tight and clean condition. vii preliminaries, pp 164. Trowell was Steward of the Inner Temple and an authority on raising tulips. This book includes 27 chapters devoted to the husbandry of many crops and is interesting as a reflection of early 18th Century farming, small-holding and gardening. Seller Inventory # 002348.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Full calf.8vo, (xvi), 275, (1) pp. Frontispiece showing the "four Wheel Drill Plow with a Seed and a Manure Hopper" Worn at ends of spine and front hinge repaired, Text clean bright and tight. Extremely well printed.

Full-Leather. Condición: Good. Second Edition. Full brown leather loss at spine ends (1/4" top and 1/2" bottom). Leather split along top rear hinge (1.5"). Page 13/14 missing -- torn stub remains. Several pages in the first gathering are rather loose -- not entire detached but nearly so. Paper has a uniformly light yellow tint and is very good condition. No spine title visible. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 254 pages.…

Hard Cover. Condición: Good. Hardback, full-calf, gilt title to spine label. vii, 164pp. Small loss to spine label, with some losses to leather covering boards. Binding rubbed and worn. Private Selbourne Library stamp on verso of title page. Annotations crossed out to front pastedown. Slight soiling to edges of end-papers and first and last page. A rather decent copy. (r19).…

8vo, (xvi), 275, (1) pp. Frontispiece showing the "four Wheel Drill Plow with a Seed and a Manure Hopper", some light foxing, modern bookplate. Contemporary sheep, double gilt rules, some wear, rebacked with a green label. Originally published as "A New Treatise of Husbandry." by Trowell in 1738. Renowned for his skill in growing tulips, this enlarged edition followed his death in 1746. Ellis wrote a number of agricultural works from his farm at Little Gaddesden in Hertfordshire, although may not have followed his own advice, DNB noting that "such a sentence as 'Be yourself the first man up in a morning for sounding at your door your harvest horn to call your men at four o'clock,' contrasts amusingly with the writer's own practice, according to those who went to visit him." Henrey III 1442. …

Second edition, 8vo (197 x 122 mm), xiii, [3], 254, [2]pp., with a half-title and a final advertisement leaf, engraved frontispiece, one engraved plate, endpapers renewed, later full panelled calf, a very good copy. This was self-evidently an expansion and editing of Trowell's 'New Treatise of Husbandry', originally published in 1738. Provenance: Ink signature of 'Thomas Davis, 1792' to half-title. Rothamsted, p.149; Blanche Henry, 1442.…

Full calf. Condición: Very good. 1st Edition. 8º., 20cm.; 275 pp. An edited expansion of Trowell's 1739 'Farmer's Instructor'. Ellis was sure to advertise his seed drill and manure hopper on top of Trowell's condensed text as well as to offer criticism and elaboration of Trowell's original text. Ellis issued a second edition in 1850. (Fussell II). …

8vo. pp. viii, [1], 164. woodcut ornaments & initials. contemporary sprinkled calf (rubbed, head of spine chipped). First Edition. The author was Steward at the Inner Temple from 1708 to 1736. Trowell was well known for his skill at raising bulbous plants, notably tulips and hyacinths. A chapter on the subject is included here (pp. 114-30) in addition to others on grains, vegetables, flax, madder, saffron, hops, forest and fruit trees, herbs, shrubs, green house plants, and grape vines. In his preface, Trowell praises the virtues of Living's manure. Fussell II p. 13. Henrey II pp. 455-57 (incorrectly citing date 1738).…

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1750 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 286 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 286 Trowell, Samuel.…

Softcover. Condición: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 254 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1750. Practical and bibliographical treatise on agriculture and gardening in the mid-18th century, with advice on improving meadows, pastures, and arable land, managing crops, and various matters useful to rural affairs. A representative work of the husbandry manuals of its time, sought for its historical and technical interest. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. …

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1750. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 286, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 286 286.…