The Illustrated Dictionary of Gardening, A Practical and Scientific Encyclopedia of Horticulture for Gardeners and Botanists.
by George Nicholson
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used, good
- Seller
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Kinnelon, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
L. Upcott Gill,, 1887.. hardcover. Used, good. Attractive set though rated as "good plus" condition. 8 volumes, complete (divisions I-VII plus "supplement" volume). Original 1887 edition/printing, published by L. Upcott Gill (London). Oversize dark green cloth hardcovers with elaborate gold and black embossed lettering and illustration; all page edges gilded; each volume has at least 3 gorgeous color full-page plant illustrations. CONDITION: Covers have generally light wear (one is a little more than light), illustrations on front covers are clear and bright; illustrations on spine not quite perfect but faded on only two volumes. Bindings a little weak but sound; a couple of rear endpaper hingeshave split, others fragile. Light foxing throughout, sporadically heavy. A nice though somewhat fragile set. HEAVY/OVERSIZE. **We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA.
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- Bookseller
- Brentwood Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 56596
- Title
- The Illustrated Dictionary of Gardening, A Practical and Scientific Encyclopedia of Horticulture for Gardeners and Botanists.
- Author
- George Nicholson
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used, good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- L. Upcott Gill,
- Date Published
- 1887.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Gardening, gardens;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Kinnelon, New Jersey
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