Search Results: Authors starting with F from Lansdowne Books

As new Hardcover. Purple spine with gilt lettering and purple boards and richly illustrated.

Signed by the author. As new with dust jacket in protective Mylar covering. This fine book offers Francis' account of his ownership of Cloudehill provides extraordinary details of the more technical aspects of the iconic garden, including plantings, structural design, experiments and failures, the triumphs and disappointments associated with gardening.300 colour illustrations264 pages Heavy item may require extra shipping

London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1881. Hardcover. 1st edition. 1 vol: I. Text. xlix, 604 p. 22.5 cm. Extensive index and table of contents. In VG original condition with olive brown cloth set with some cracking at hinges. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is the original text with original notations on side [ see photos] and other notations in the work. Inscription from original owner dated 1881 and 1925. Includes handwritten notes from previous owner on separate sheets. Scholars believe that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public.For larger or multi-volume items additional shipping charges may be necessary.

First Folio Society edition. Hardback binding in publisher's original British racing green buckram covered boards, printed archive sepia photographs to the front side, gilt back, photographic end sheets. Near Fine condition in slip case. Includes bibliographical references and index.Subjects:Frith, Francis, 1822-1898 Travel Great BritainGreat Britain History 19th centuryGreat Britain Social life and customs 19th centuryLiterary journeys Great BritainPhotography, Artistic