V. Sackville-West's Garden Book (First American Edition)

New York, New York: Atheneum, 1969. First American Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Compilation of articles on gardening written by Vita Sackville-West for "The Observer,'' 1947-1961, which were later collected in 4 books, now long out of print. This collection brings back the best of these, in 250 pages with Index + a color frontispiece & 22 additional color plates throughout text. Orig. published in London in 1968 (see our listing #020472 for that British edition), this is the First American Edition, Third Printing, from Sept. 1969. Hardcover book with rich brown cloth-covered boards with embossed title to front cover & gilt lettering to spine. Condition is Fine: exceptionally clean, binding straight & strong, hinges secure. pages creamy white with just a hint of tanning to edges. Virtually flawless! The unclipped DJ (with orig. $5.95 price intact on front flap) is Near Fine, downgraded due to a bit of rubbing to extremities & spot of sticker pull at lower spine; beautifully protected in new mylar cover Free! Please see our 5 photos--they show the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand! Description & photos property of Gargoyle Books. Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.