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J. M. Dent. Fair with no dust jacket. 1928. Hardcover. 459 & 486 pp.; bound in green library buckram; endpapers out; with all attendant stamps marks; library bookpate; cloth soiled; light stain to forededge not affecting pages. Solid binding, text pages & plates clean.; 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall .
A History of Garden Art (2 Vols.) by Marie Luise Gothein - 1928
by Marie Luise Gothein
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A History of Garden Art (2 Vols.)
by Marie Luise Gothein
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London: J.M. Dent & Sons, 1928. Decorative Cloth. Near Fine. A very handsome example of the 1928 1st English language edition, complete in 2 volumes and translated from its original German by Mrs. Archer-Hind. Both volumes tight and Near Fine in their navy-blue cloth, with bright gilt-crests at the front panels and crisp gilt-titling and devices along the spines. Internally, very clean, with no writing or markings to speak of. Thick quartos, "over six hundred illustrations" thruout. Text by Marie Luise Gothein, edited by Walter P. Wright.
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- Publisher J.M. Dent & Sons
- Place of Publication London
- Date Published 1928
- Keywords rare gardening, rare garden art
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A History of Garden Art
by Gothein, Marie Luise
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GRASS VALLEY, California, United States
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A HISTORY OF GARDEN ART.
by Marie Luise Gothein
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New York: Hacker Art, 1979. Due volumi (19x27 cm) di XXIV-459 e XV-486 pagine, con 668 illustrazioni. In lingua inglese. Second printing. Legatura editoriale in tutta tela figurata. Ottime condizioni.
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A History of Garden Art
by GOTHEIN, MARIE LUISE
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Piermont, New York, United States
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New York: Dutton, (1928) First American edition (from the English sheets). Two volumes. 8vo; pp. xxiv, 459; xv, 486; illustrated; bibliography. Translated. by Mrs. Archer-Hind. Some spotting to covers; bookplate; else a good sound set in original gilt-stamped green cloth. Originally publsihed in 1913 and still one of the most complete and authoritative studies of the history of gardening. With a chapters on modern Landscape Architecture in North America by Frank Waugh, and on modern English gardening by Walter Wright..
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A History of Garden Art
by Marie Luise Gothein
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Hudson, New Hampshire, United States
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This is a beautifully illustrated set of "A History of Garden Art" by Marie Luise Gothein. 1928; J.M. Dent & Sons; London. Complete set in two volumes. The volumes are profusely illustrated with over 600 photographs and figures. Nicely bound with decorative gilt front covers and spines; gilt top page edges. Hefty, oversized set - each volume measures 11" tall x 8 1/4" wide.The contents are as follows:VOLUME I - Ancient Egypt; Western Asia in Ancient Times; Ancient Greece; The Roman Empire; Byzantine Gardens and the Countries of Islam; The Middle Ages in the West; Italy in the Time of the Renaissance and the Baroque Style; Spain and Portugal in the Time of the Renaissance; France in the Time of the Renaissance; England in the Time of the Renaissance.VOLULME II - Germany and the Netherlands in the Time of the Renaissance; The Time of Louis XIV; The French Garden in European Countries; China and Japan; The English Landscape Garden; Tendencies of Garden Art in the Nineteenth Century; Modern English…
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A History of Garden Art
by Gothein, Marie Luise
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Plainfield, Vermont, United States
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London, Toronto, New York: J.M.Dent & Sons, 1928. 1st Edition in English. 2 Volumes. Translated from the German by Mrs. Archer-Hind, M.A. Title in gilt. Both copies show some fading on spine, and wear on cover. Both volumes in generally Good condition.Mailing abroad will require extra postage due to weight and size.. 1st Edition in English. Hard Cover. Good/No Dust Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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A HISTORY OF GARDEN ART: With Six Hundred Illustrations. ( Complete 2 Volume Set )
by Gothein, Marie Luise
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Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom
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London & Toronto: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd, 1928. Decorative Cloth. Near Very Good/Poor. Edited by Walter P. Wright. Translated by Laura Archer-Hind. The Fascinating History of Garden Design. Volume 1 starts with Ancient Egypt, includes Ancient Greece & Rome and goes up to the Renaissance Period. Volume 2 continues with the Renaissance, includes Louis XIV and the Masterpiece of Versailles, China and Japan, then the English Landscape Garden with Capability Brown, Kent etc, next the 19th C. and finally America and Canada. Very well Illustrated throughout with B&E Drawings and Photos. Dark Blue cloth covers with lovely Gilt Peacock and Fountain Designs to fronts and spines. Top page edges Dark Green. Vol 1, 459 Pages and Vol 2, 486. 11" Tall. No inscriptions, except old penciled price on endpapers. A few small spots of browning on fore page edges. Jacket have some tears and a few pieces missing (see photos), also age darkened. Set weighs 4.5 Kilos so Shipping outside UK will be extra.…
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A History of Garden Art (Two Volume Set)
by Gothein, Marie Luise
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Northridge, California, United States
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£240.89
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London: Dent & Sons. Very Good+ in Fair dust jacket. 1928. First Edition. Hardcover. Two volume complete set. First English edition. Publisher's gilt-titled cloth, gilt decorated, blue topstain. Volume 1: Trace foxing, trace corner wear else tight and unmarked. About NF. Volume 2 has a bit more foxing and is about VG+. The DJs are toned, foxed, tattered. Pp xxiv, 459, xvi, 486. Over 600 illustrations. ; quarto .
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A History of Garden Art: From the Earliest Times to the Present Day (In Lovely Dustjackets)
by Marie Luise Gothein
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Waccabuc, New York, United States
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£602.25
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London: J.M. Dent & Sons, 1928. Decorative Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good +. An exceptionally well-preserved example of the 1928 1st English language edition, complete in 2 volumes and translated from its original German by Laura Archer-Hind. Both volumes tight and Near Fine in their gilt-decorated and titled navy-blue cloth. Small, very neat former owner inscription at Vol. I's front free endpaper, otherwise clean as could be. And both volumes in crisp, price-intact, VG+ to Near Fine dustjackets, with very light soiling along the panels. Thick quartos, edited by Walter P. Wright, over 600 hundred illustrations all told. Truly a collector's copy, the nicest this bookseller has seen.
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