Book Description

A very sound and attractive copy in re-backed panelled calf with raised bands of the first book devoted entirely to "Florists Flowers" including the Auricula, Anemone, Carnation, Hyacinth,Tulip, Polyanthus & Ranunculus with eight fine copper plates. A new improved edition by Samuel Curtis. 8vo. viii.(i)2-271pps. bookplate of Rear Admiral Purvis to the pastedown, marbled edges & endpapers.
Author MADDOCK, James [Florist] and Samuel Curtis.
Date 1810
Publisher LONDON: Printed for John Harding 36 St James's Street.1810.

Price: £150.00

Offered by John L Capes

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