Alpine Flowers for English Gardens. by Robinson, W

John Murray, 1875. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Refurbished blue cloth 8vo. Cloth panels from original boards and backstrip have been secured to new binding. Decorative gilt borders mirrored on boards. Gilt lettering and floral motif on front board and backstrip. Bumped corners and some fraying. Frontispiece with tissue guard. Interior is secure clean and clear save for some foxing. Illustrated. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:

Paperback / softback. New.

New.

London, John Murray, 1903, third edition, revised. . original blue cloth with gilt decorations and title lettering on front cover and spine, small stain on front cover, edges rubbed, lightly foxed on few pages, interior clean and very good. . 8vo [23 x 15 cm]; xix, 344pp, frontis, numerous illustrations from drwgs, index, the second part is in two column format. . 'In Alpine Flowers, his principles of good alpine gardening, in natural conditions in a properly constructed rock garden, preceded Reginald Farrer by thirty-seven years' (Mea Allen in William Robinson). Robinson was the most important garden writer of his period, this being his third book. He describes his journey observing plants and gardens in a section called Some Notes of a Journey in the Alps of Europe and the Rocky Mountains of N. W. America. He includes lists of plants for different conditions, and describes numerous species throughout the book. The first edition of this work was in 1870, this edition with an extensive… Read More

London: John Murray, 1870.. First edition, 8vo, xviii, 392, (32 advertisement) pp. Frontispiece and 75 illustrations, some full page. Original blue cloth, gilt title and flowers to upper cover and spine, spine slightly dull with loss to the ends.

London, John Murray, 1870, First edition. . original blue cloth with gilt decorations and title lettering on front cover and spine, edges including spine ends are frayed, joint worn, hinge cracked but firm, bookplate of Theodore H. Rowntree on endpaper, good copy. . 12mo [20.5 x 13.5 cm]; xviii, 392, 32 [publisher's catalogue dated November 1869] pp, frontis, 75 illus, index. . 'In Alpine Flowers, his principles of good alpine gardening, in natural conditions in a properly constructed rock garden, preceded Reginald Farrer by thirty-seven years' (Mea Allen in William Robinson). Robinson was the most important garden writer of his period, this being his third book. He describes his journey observing plants and gardens in a 70 page section called A Little Tour in the Alps. He includes lists of plants for different conditions, and describes numerous species throughout the book. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London: John Murray, 18700. 8vo. 195 x 123 mm. (7 3/4 x 4 3/3 inches). xvii, 392 pp., plus 32 pp. ads dated November 1869. Illustrated throughout with wood engravings both as individual plates and in the text. Original decorated blue cloth, gilt design on front board and spine; a bit soiled but very good copy. First edition. Very good copy of Robinson's study of the culture of Alpine plants and their application to the country gardens of Great Britain. Included is a short history of the Alps and numerous illustrations depicting the topography and flora and fauna of the alpine region. Many of the varieties that Robinson lists are fully described with information about the care and propagation of alpine species. (279).