Search Results: Organic Garden from Black Cat Hill Books

Glenfield, Auckand, New Zealand David Bateman, 1994. Paperback First Edition (1994), so stated. First Edition (1994), so stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: very light wear to the extremities; a one-inch split at the bottom of the front hinge, which has been neatly repaired with cellophane tape; mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; a thin line of sunning along the top edge of the front panel; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing only a bit of mild wear and a single minor flaw. Virtually 'As New'. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11 x 8.25 x 0.5 inches). 131 pages. Profusely illustrated with photographs, drawings, diagrams in color and black & white. Language: English. Weight: 20 ounces. Paperback:… Read More

Guilford, CT Globe Pequot: The Lyons Press, December 1, 2001. Paperback Second Ed, Revised & Enlarged. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing. Binding shows the slightest lean, while remaining perfectly secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 175pp. Second Ed, Revised & Enlarged. First Printing thus. Originally published under the title "Modern Vegetable Gardening" by the Lyons Press in 1993. Trade Paperback.

Santa Rosa, CA Metamorphic Press, 1986. Paperback First Edition Thus (1986), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition Thus (1986), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: a former owner's address label affixed to the upper corner of the front panel; faint soiling and mild rubbing to the panels; faint smudging also to the outside edges of the text block; light wear to the extremities; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing mild wear and some cosmetic flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.85 x 8.4 x 1.1 inches). xxi, 370 pages. Foreward by Rosalind Creasy. Edited by Mark Kane. Illustrated throughout with duotone photographs, drawings, designs, tables, graphs, etc. and an 8-page section of color… Read More

Princes Risborough, Aylesbury, Bucks, Great Britain Shire Publications, 1982. Paperback Third Ed, Revised and Enlarged. Third Ed, Revised and Enlarged, with much New Material. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of light use: light wear to extremities; mild rubbing and very faint soiling to wrapper covers; some creasing at the hinges; binding square and secure; text clean. No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. 64pp. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

Golden, CO Fulcrum Publishing, 1991. Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows just a touch of wear to corners of the front panel; mildest rubbing; and the faintest toning around the edges of the wrapper covers; the upper corner tip of the front endpaper has been clipped. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, BUT THERE IS A TINY DOT AT THE BOTTOM EDGE, employed by a local bookseller to distinguish new from used books. NOT a Book-Club or Ex-Library. 8vo. 144pp. Trade Paperback. Mr. Kramer can teach anyone to enjoy gardening no matter their age or physical limitations...quick read with lots of intelligent tips. Jack Kramer is one of America's foremost gardening experts and the author of more than 100 gardening books, including The World Wildlife Fund Book of Orchids and Women of Flowers, which won the Garden Writers Association of America's Best Book Award of… Read More

New York, NY Walker & Co., 1977. Paperback First Edition thus [1977]; First Printing indicated. First Edition thus [1977]; First Printing indicated. Very Good: shows only light wear to extremities; moderate rubbing; considerable soiling; some scuff spots at the lower front panel. Binding remains square and secure; text clean. Despite noted flaws, remains a sturdy copy with a clean text. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 116pp. Trade Paperback.

Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Botanic Garden . Paperback Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: a faint crease near the lower corner; mild rubbing and faint toning to the white background areas of the wrapper covers; former owner's name neatly printed at the upper corner of the first page; publisher's label affixed to the rear panel; the stapled binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear and a couple of minor flaws. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder or Book-Club 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.2 inches). 97 pages. Edited by Cynthia Westcott, with Peter K. Nelson and the Editorial Committee of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Language: English. Weight: 6 ounces. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps.

Trout Valley, WV Cobblemead Publications, 1998. Paperback First Edition (1998), so stated. Paperback Original. First Edition (1998), so stated. Paperback Original. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: very faint creases at the lower corner tips; mild rubbing to wrapper covers; a small coffee stain at the top edge which penetrates the first twenty five pages to varying degress (1/4 inch at the greatest, the deepest penetration quickly lessening to just a line at the top of the text pages to page 25; some faint smudges to the fore-edge; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear and minor cosmetic flaws. Bright and clean. Not far from "As New". NOT a… Read More

Berkeley, CA Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of California, 1987. Plastic Comb First Edition [1987], unstated. Very Good+ in Plastic Comb Wraps: shows indications of very light use; light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to sheen of wrapper covers; the plastic comb binding remains secure; the text is clean. No longer pristine, but remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 82pp. Cooperative Extension, University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, No 3317. First Edition [1987], unstated. Paperback: Plastic Comb Binding

Orinda, CA J.G. Hupp Publisher , 1998. Paperback First Edition [1998], unstated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE PUBLISHER, JIM HUPP. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; faint shelf-soiling along the bottom edge and a couple of barely discernible smudges at the fore-edge. The binding leans ever so slightly, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 334 pages. First Edition [1998], unstated. Trade Paperback.  INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE PUBLISHER.

Sierra City, CA Sierra City Press, 1978. Paperback First Ed, so stated. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed, so stated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to wrapper covers; a small scuff spot at the upper front corner, where perhaps a sticker has been removed, exposing a very small area of underlayment; faint dusting at the top edge and fainter thumbing at the fore-edge; at the backstrip the yellow background field has been lightly sunned, but the titles thereon remain bold and clearly legible; the binding shows the slightest reverse lean, while remaining perfectly secure; text clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 244pp. Plus Index and Appendix. Illustrated with black & white Drawings by Denise Robertson Devine. Paperback. SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Holbrook, MA Adams Media Corporation, 1999. Paperback Second Edition (1999), Revised and Enlarged; Second Printing Thus. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no discernible imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Squarish 8vo. (9.2 x 8 x 0.7 inches). viii, 232 pages. Language: English. Weight: 16.3 ounces. Second Edition (1999), Revised and Enlarged; Second Printing Thus. Trade Paperback.

Berkeley, CA Heyday Books, 1987. Paperback First Edition Thus [1987]; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus [1987]; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Wraps: a coffee stainn at the upper fore-edge and some of the discoloration has penetrated slightly into the text pages; else, shows only the most minute indications of use: just a couple of tiny spots of soiling; the binding is square and secure; the text clean. Flawed by the stain, but in overall appearance, remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large Format 4to. x, 101 pages. Preface by Peter Berg. Trade Paperback. This book is specific to the San Francisco Bay area, and even though I am on the fringe of this area, it has been one of the most helpful books in my gardening library. Month by month the author tells us what we should plant, what we can expect to harvest, what to prune, and even gives us recipes to use for our harvest. No technical jargon, just plain informative. If you garden… Read More

Foster City, CA IDG Books Worldwide, 1999. Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing; pages tanned a bit. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 356pp. Trade Paperback. I have other gardening books, but none of them are as easy-to-follow or as comprehensive as this one. The text is so much fun, it's easy to read cover-to-cover. Yet, if you need specific information on a certain type of vegetable or technique, the index is very easy to use. The appendix gives the dates and growing seasons for every major (or minor) city in the U.S., as well as additional resources and catalogs to consult. A wonderful resource for a novice or an experienced gardener.