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	Flower Drying with a Microwave Joosten, Titia (Book #ID 25832) Published by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc., New York 1989. 1989. Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 72 pp ISBN 0937274488. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	English Herb Gardens Guy Cooper, Gordon Taylor, and Clive Boursnell (Book #ID 25845) Published by Guild Publishing London 1986. 1986. Hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	The Complete Book of Dried Flower Topiaries Sterbenz, Carol Endler (Book #ID 25996) Published by Michael O'Mara Books Ltd., 9 Lion Yard, Tremadoc Road, London First Edition 1995. 1995. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original ivory cloth covers, white lettering to spine. Folio 12'' x 9'' 120 pp ISBN 1854796704. Colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, as new. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	The Victorian Flower Garden Davies, Jennifer (Book #ID 43283) Published by BBC Enterprises Limited, 80 Wood Lane, London First Edition 1991. London 1991. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 4to 10½'' x 8¼''. ISBN 0563360739. Contains 240 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Gardener's Book of Herbs Mary, Page (Book #ID 105362) Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1984. 1984. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark olive green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in gilt, gilt backs. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 152 pp with colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0723232369 Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	Old Garden Tools: Shire Album No. 41 [2] Sanecki, Kay N. (Book #ID 39469) Published by Shire Publications Ltd., Aylesbury, Bucks First Edition 1979. Aylesbury 1979. Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated card covers. 8vo 7'' x 4¼'' 32 pp ISBN 0852634706. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£8.50 Convert currency

	Old Garden Tools: Shire Album No. 41 [1] Sanecki, Kay N. (Book #ID 39468) Published by Shire Publications Ltd., Aylesbury, Bucks 2004. Aylesbury 2004. Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated card covers. 8vo 7'' x 4¼'' 32 pp ISBN 0852638698. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Amateur Gardening Picture Book Number 6: Garden Making Walkden, G. B. (Book #ID 29314) Published by W. H. & L. Collingridge Ltd., 2-10 Tavistock Street, London First Edition 1956. 1956. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 8½'' x 6¼'' 124 pp. 293 period monochrome illustrations and drawings throughout. Name to the front end paper. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to all edges and corners, small chips across spine tips, not price clipped 12s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Roses and Their Cultivation Sanders, T. W. (Book #ID 39004) Published by W. H. and L. Collingridge Limited, London Sixth Edition 1909. London 1909. Hard back binding in publisher's original sage green cloth covers, faded white lettering to the spine, white lettering and four rose vignettes across the front cover. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 212 pp Monochrome illustrations throughout. Small name to the front free end paper and in Very Good tight condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Flower Arrangement Through the Year Stevenson, Violet (Book #ID 30759) Published by W. H. and L. Collingridge Limited, London First Edition 1952. 1952. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, cream lettering to the spine and the upper panel. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼'' 72 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations throughout. Small name to the front end paper. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tear to top of front cover, minor rubs to the corners, not price clipped 15s, spine not faded, nice copy. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£6.50 Convert currency

	The Dried Flower Arranger's Year: A Complete Guide to Picking, Drying and Arranging Flowers Season by Season Jenny Raworth and Susan Berry (Book #ID 31244) Published by Collins & Brown, London 1993. 1993. Hard back binding in publisher's original raspberry cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. Folio 11½'' x 8¼'' 128 pp ISBN 1855851687. Colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small crease lines to spine tips. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Rose Annual for 1925 of the National Rose Society Page, Courtney [Edited by] (Book #ID 32498) Published Croydon Advertiser Printing Works 1925. London 1925. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 8½'' x 7'' 255 pp. Full-page colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Pencil name and address to the title page and front end paper, while the covers are secure to the text, the paper gutters are torn. Illustrated advertisements to the end papers. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Windowboxes and Hanging Baskets Phoenix, Claire (Book #ID 33225) Published by Merehurst Ltd., Ferry House, Putney, London First Edition 1995. London 1995. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Quarto 11'' x 8'' 112 pp ISBN 1853913642. Colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Wunderbare Gärten \| Tore zum Paradies (Wonderful Gardens \| Gates to Paradise) Littlefield, Susan and Sascha Mantscheff [Photographs by Marina Schinz (Book #ID 109914) Published by DuMont Verlag, Köln, 1986. 1986. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive grey cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back and front. 4to. 12'' x 9¼''. Contains 271 pp German text with splendid colour photographs throughout. Ink name to the front paste down 'Barbara Weele'. Else Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Heavy volume weighing 2 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Fluorescent Light Gardening Cherry, Elaine C. (Book #ID 35859) Published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company 1965. New York 1965. Hard back binding in publisher's original jade paper covers, white lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 8½'' x 6¼'' 256 pp ISBN 0442315333. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight age darkening of the cream paper, short closed tears to the lower corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Quick Fruit Culture: New Methods for Gardens Great or Small Simpson, John (Book #ID 86611) Published by Pawson & Brailsford, High Street and Mulberry Street, Sheffield 1900. 1900. Hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy ribbed cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, black end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 147 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Spine ends and corners turned-in, shallow rubs to the gutters, a little sun fading to the red of the spine, pencil underlining to some of the pages and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Heathers, Conifers and the Winter Garden [A Wisley Gardening Companion] Knight, Frank, John Bond, Lyn Randall and Robert Pearson (Book #ID 65660) Published by The Royal Horticultural Society, Cassell Educational Limited, 41-47 Strand, London First Edition 1995. London 1995. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper with a little sun fading to the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0304320730 Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	How Does Your Garden Grow? Jackson, Mary Hilliard (Book #ID 110027) Published by Mary and Me, Providence, Rhode Island Eighth Printing 1976. 1976. Publisher's original wire stitched colour illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 4to. 11'' x 8½''. Printed in four colours at the E. A. Johnson Company press in an edition of 5000 copies. Contains 24 full-page colour plates with descriptive text to each. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Orchids O'Brien, James (Book #ID 52025) Published by T. C. & E. C. Jack 16 Henrietta Street, London circa 1915 edition not stated. London circa 1915. Hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covered boards, dark green title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xiv] 114 printed pages of text with 8 full-page colour plates. Ink ownership marking dated 1915 to the front paste down, ghosting to the end papers and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Room Outside Brookes, John (Book #ID 94714) Published by Thames and Hudson, 30 Bloomsbury Street, London First Thus Edition 1979. 1979. First thus edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9'' x 7''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with 448 monochrome illustrations. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Rock Gardens; How To Make and Maintain Them Meredith, Lewis, B. (Book #ID 108147) Published by Williams & Norgate, 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1910. 1910. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grass green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 384 pp [8-pages illustrated advertisements] tissue-guarded frontispiece with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Tiny rubs to spine ends, corners and lower edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Simple Vegetable Growing Mead, Cicely (Book #ID 37958) Published by W. H. and L. Collingridge Limited, London First Edition 1960. London 1960. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea green cloth covers, black lettering to the spine. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 104 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Light foxing to the page edges, name to the free front end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubs to the corners, not price clipped 12s 6d, spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Plant Propagation: Foyles Handbooks Series Fogg, H. G. Witham (Book #ID 38176) Published by W. & G. Foyle Ltd., 119-125 Charing Cross Road, London First Edition 1959. London 1959. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original photographic paper covers. 8vo 7½'' x 5'' 102 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In superb Fine condition, no dust wrapper, not price clipped 3s. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Soils and Fertilisers Macself, A. J. (Book #ID 38177) Published by Eyre and Spottiswoode 14-16 Bedford Street, London 1943 Revised Edition. London 1943. Hard back binding in publisher's original slate blue cloth covers, black lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 130 pp. Colour frontispiece, monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book, in near Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper, with two small chips to the top of the spine and the front cover, red lettering to the spine sun faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£8.50 Convert currency

	A Year of Flowers Gordon, Lesley (Book #ID 38700) Published by Webb & Bower Limited 9 Colleton Crescent, Exeter, Devon First Edition 1983. London 1983. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covers. 12mo 5½'' x 4¼'' 50 pp ISBN 0906671949. Full page colour illustrations to every page with text opposite. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper with slight sun fading to the spine, not price clipped, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	The Garden Grows [Signed] Leeming, John F. (Book #ID 51963) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1935. London 1935. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains [vi] 229 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with just a touch of fading to the spine, not price clipped 7/6. From the private library and estate of the author George Clapperton. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to the front free end paper 'George Clapperton, Bolton, Greetings and good wishes John F. Leeming July 1st 1935.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 5 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£50.00 Convert currency

	Gardens in their Seasons \| A Nature Book for Boys and Girls Wyss, C. Von (Book #ID 94447) Published by Adam & Charles Black, Ltd., 4-6 Soho Square, London 1919. 1919. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black title lettering to the spine and to the front cover, colour onlay to the front cover. Quarto 10'' x 7¼''. Contains 64 printed pages of text with 57 illustrations of which 32 are full colour. Light marks to the boards, ink message dated 1937 to the front free end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Prize Pieces and Original Designs [Signed] Hall, Doris (Book #ID 43466) Published by Hazell, Watson & Viney, Ltd., London First Edition 1955. London 1955. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 56 printed pages of text with monochrome illustration to each page. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tear to the top of the lower cover, not price clipped 12s 6d. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to the front free end paper 'To Mrs Sedger with best wishes, Doris Hall.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Alpine Flowers and Rock Gardens Illustrated in Colour; With Notes on Alpine Plants at Home [1] Wright, Walter P. [With Notes by William Graveson] (Book #ID 41253) Published by Headley Brothers, 14 Bishopsgate Street Without, London Second Edition 1911 [First Edition 1910]. 1911. Hard back binding in publisher's original menthol green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine and the upper panel, blue Gentian flower and mountain scene to the front cover, camel paper end papers. 8vo 9½'' x 7'' 292 pp. 54 tipped-in paper guarded colour plates mounted on to thick brown card stock, there are in addition 15 monochrome illustrations throughout. The odd little fox splash here and there, but nothing to offensive, the corners are sharp and pointed and the covers are without any marks or rubbing to the cloth, super condition copy. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£40.00 Convert currency

	Androsaces; An Alpine Garden Society Guide Smith, G. F. and D. B. Lowe (Book #ID 45056) Published by The Alpine Garden Society, Woking First Edition 1977. Woking 1977. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [iv] 140 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Complete Book of The Water Garden Swindells, Philip and David Mason (Book #ID 41608) Published by Ward Lock Ltd., Artillery House, London First Edition 1989. London 1989. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dove grey cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼'' 208 pp. ISBN 0706367529. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small crinkle of the paper to the spine tip, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Growing Bulbs in The House Field, Xenia [Drawings by Sheila Young] (Book #ID 69533) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London Reprinted October 1955. London 1955. Hard back binding in publisher's original forest green paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Spine ends creased, corners slightly turned-in. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with nicks and chips to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	In a Monastery Garden Peplow, Elizabeth and Reginald (Book #ID 51624) Published by David & Charles Ltd., Brunel House, Newton Abbot, Devon First Edition 1988. 1988. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burnt orange cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 9½'' x 7½''. ISBN 0715389661. Contains 184 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Amateur Gardening Picture Book No. 10; Greenhouse Management Wood, J. P. (Book #ID 45780) Published by W. H. & L. Collingridge Ltd., 2-10 Tavistock Street, London First Edition 1959. London 1959. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original apple green paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 60 printed pages of text with 130 monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with two small tears to the top edge, not price clipped 7s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category	£5.00 Convert currency

Flower Drying with a Microwave

Joosten, Titia

(Book #ID 25832)

Published by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc., New York 1989. 1989.

Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 72 pp ISBN 0937274488. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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English Herb Gardens

Guy Cooper, Gordon Taylor, and Clive Boursnell

(Book #ID 25845)

Published by Guild Publishing London 1986. 1986.

Hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Complete Book of Dried Flower Topiaries

Sterbenz, Carol Endler

(Book #ID 25996)

Published by Michael O'Mara Books Ltd., 9 Lion Yard, Tremadoc Road, London First Edition 1995. 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original ivory cloth covers, white lettering to spine. Folio 12'' x 9'' 120 pp ISBN 1854796704. Colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, as new. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Victorian Flower Garden

Davies, Jennifer

(Book #ID 43283)

Published by BBC Enterprises Limited, 80 Wood Lane, London First Edition 1991. London 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 4to 10½'' x 8¼''. ISBN 0563360739. Contains 240 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Gardener's Book of Herbs

Mary, Page

(Book #ID 105362)

Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1984. 1984.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark olive green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in gilt, gilt backs. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 152 pp with colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0723232369

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Old Garden Tools: Shire Album No. 41 [2]

Sanecki, Kay N.

(Book #ID 39469)

Published by Shire Publications Ltd., Aylesbury, Bucks First Edition 1979. Aylesbury 1979.

Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated card covers. 8vo 7'' x 4¼'' 32 pp ISBN 0852634706. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Old Garden Tools: Shire Album No. 41 [1]

Sanecki, Kay N.

(Book #ID 39468)

Published by Shire Publications Ltd., Aylesbury, Bucks 2004. Aylesbury 2004.

Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated card covers. 8vo 7'' x 4¼'' 32 pp ISBN 0852638698. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Amateur Gardening Picture Book Number 6: Garden Making

Walkden, G. B.

(Book #ID 29314)

Published by W. H. & L. Collingridge Ltd., 2-10 Tavistock Street, London First Edition 1956. 1956.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 8½'' x 6¼'' 124 pp. 293 period monochrome illustrations and drawings throughout. Name to the front end paper. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to all edges and corners, small chips across spine tips, not price clipped 12s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Roses and Their Cultivation

Sanders, T. W.

(Book #ID 39004)

Published by W. H. and L. Collingridge Limited, London Sixth Edition 1909. London 1909.

Hard back binding in publisher's original sage green cloth covers, faded white lettering to the spine, white lettering and four rose vignettes across the front cover. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 212 pp Monochrome illustrations throughout. Small name to the front free end paper and in Very Good tight condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Flower Arrangement Through the Year

Stevenson, Violet

(Book #ID 30759)

Published by W. H. and L. Collingridge Limited, London First Edition 1952. 1952.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, cream lettering to the spine and the upper panel. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼'' 72 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations throughout. Small name to the front end paper. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tear to top of front cover, minor rubs to the corners, not price clipped 15s, spine not faded, nice copy. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Dried Flower Arranger's Year: A Complete Guide to Picking, Drying and Arranging Flowers Season by Season

Jenny Raworth and Susan Berry

(Book #ID 31244)

Published by Collins & Brown, London 1993. 1993.

Hard back binding in publisher's original raspberry cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. Folio 11½'' x 8¼'' 128 pp ISBN 1855851687. Colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small crease lines to spine tips. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Rose Annual for 1925 of the National Rose Society

Page, Courtney [Edited by]

(Book #ID 32498)

Published Croydon Advertiser Printing Works 1925. London 1925.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 8½'' x 7'' 255 pp. Full-page colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Pencil name and address to the title page and front end paper, while the covers are secure to the text, the paper gutters are torn. Illustrated advertisements to the end papers. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Windowboxes and Hanging Baskets

Phoenix, Claire

(Book #ID 33225)

Published by Merehurst Ltd., Ferry House, Putney, London First Edition 1995. London 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Quarto 11'' x 8'' 112 pp ISBN 1853913642. Colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wunderbare Gärten | Tore zum Paradies (Wonderful Gardens | Gates to Paradise)

Littlefield, Susan and Sascha Mantscheff [Photographs by Marina Schinz

(Book #ID 109914)

Published by DuMont Verlag, Köln, 1986. 1986.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive grey cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back and front. 4to. 12'' x 9¼''. Contains 271 pp German text with splendid colour photographs throughout. Ink name to the front paste down 'Barbara Weele'. Else Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Heavy volume weighing 2 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Fluorescent Light Gardening

Cherry, Elaine C.

(Book #ID 35859)

Published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company 1965. New York 1965.

Hard back binding in publisher's original jade paper covers, white lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 8½'' x 6¼'' 256 pp ISBN 0442315333. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight age darkening of the cream paper, short closed tears to the lower corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Quick Fruit Culture: New Methods for Gardens Great or Small

Simpson, John

(Book #ID 86611)

Published by Pawson & Brailsford, High Street and Mulberry Street, Sheffield 1900. 1900.

Hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy ribbed cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, black end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 147 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Spine ends and corners turned-in, shallow rubs to the gutters, a little sun fading to the red of the spine, pencil underlining to some of the pages and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Heathers, Conifers and the Winter Garden [A Wisley Gardening Companion]

Knight, Frank, John Bond, Lyn Randall and Robert Pearson

(Book #ID 65660)

Published by The Royal Horticultural Society, Cassell Educational Limited, 41-47 Strand, London First Edition 1995. London 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper with a little sun fading to the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0304320730

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

Jackson, Mary Hilliard

(Book #ID 110027)

Published by Mary and Me, Providence, Rhode Island Eighth Printing 1976. 1976.

Publisher's original wire stitched colour illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 4to. 11'' x 8½''. Printed in four colours at the E. A. Johnson Company press in an edition of 5000 copies. Contains 24 full-page colour plates with descriptive text to each. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Orchids

O'Brien, James

(Book #ID 52025)

Published by T. C. & E. C. Jack 16 Henrietta Street, London circa 1915 edition not stated. London circa 1915.

Hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covered boards, dark green title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xiv] 114 printed pages of text with 8 full-page colour plates. Ink ownership marking dated 1915 to the front paste down, ghosting to the end papers and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Room Outside

Brookes, John

(Book #ID 94714)

Published by Thames and Hudson, 30 Bloomsbury Street, London First Thus Edition 1979. 1979.

First thus edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9'' x 7''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with 448 monochrome illustrations. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rock Gardens; How To Make and Maintain Them

Meredith, Lewis, B.

(Book #ID 108147)

Published by Williams & Norgate, 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1910. 1910.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grass green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 384 pp [8-pages illustrated advertisements] tissue-guarded frontispiece with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Tiny rubs to spine ends, corners and lower edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Simple Vegetable Growing

Mead, Cicely

(Book #ID 37958)

Published by W. H. and L. Collingridge Limited, London First Edition 1960. London 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea green cloth covers, black lettering to the spine. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 104 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Light foxing to the page edges, name to the free front end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubs to the corners, not price clipped 12s 6d, spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Plant Propagation: Foyles Handbooks Series

Fogg, H. G. Witham

(Book #ID 38176)

Published by W. & G. Foyle Ltd., 119-125 Charing Cross Road, London First Edition 1959. London 1959.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original photographic paper covers. 8vo 7½'' x 5'' 102 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In superb Fine condition, no dust wrapper, not price clipped 3s. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Soils and Fertilisers

Macself, A. J.

(Book #ID 38177)

Published by Eyre and Spottiswoode 14-16 Bedford Street, London 1943 Revised Edition. London 1943.

Hard back binding in publisher's original slate blue cloth covers, black lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 130 pp. Colour frontispiece, monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book, in near Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper, with two small chips to the top of the spine and the front cover, red lettering to the spine sun faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Year of Flowers

Gordon, Lesley

(Book #ID 38700)

Published by Webb & Bower Limited 9 Colleton Crescent, Exeter, Devon First Edition 1983. London 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covers. 12mo 5½'' x 4¼'' 50 pp ISBN 0906671949. Full page colour illustrations to every page with text opposite. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper with slight sun fading to the spine, not price clipped, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Garden Grows [Signed]

Leeming, John F.

(Book #ID 51963)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1935. London 1935.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains [vi] 229 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with just a touch of fading to the spine, not price clipped 7/6. From the private library and estate of the author George Clapperton. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to the front free end paper 'George Clapperton, Bolton, Greetings and good wishes John F. Leeming July 1st 1935.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 5 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Gardens in their Seasons | A Nature Book for Boys and Girls

Wyss, C. Von

(Book #ID 94447)

Published by Adam & Charles Black, Ltd., 4-6 Soho Square, London 1919. 1919.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black title lettering to the spine and to the front cover, colour onlay to the front cover. Quarto 10'' x 7¼''. Contains 64 printed pages of text with 57 illustrations of which 32 are full colour. Light marks to the boards, ink message dated 1937 to the front free end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Prize Pieces and Original Designs [Signed]

Hall, Doris

(Book #ID 43466)

Published by Hazell, Watson & Viney, Ltd., London First Edition 1955. London 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 56 printed pages of text with monochrome illustration to each page. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tear to the top of the lower cover, not price clipped 12s 6d. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to the front free end paper 'To Mrs Sedger with best wishes, Doris Hall.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Alpine Flowers and Rock Gardens Illustrated in Colour; With Notes on Alpine Plants at Home [1]

Wright, Walter P. [With Notes by William Graveson]

(Book #ID 41253)

Published by Headley Brothers, 14 Bishopsgate Street Without, London Second Edition 1911 [First Edition 1910]. 1911.

Hard back binding in publisher's original menthol green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine and the upper panel, blue Gentian flower and mountain scene to the front cover, camel paper end papers. 8vo 9½'' x 7'' 292 pp. 54 tipped-in paper guarded colour plates mounted on to thick brown card stock, there are in addition 15 monochrome illustrations throughout. The odd little fox splash here and there, but nothing to offensive, the corners are sharp and pointed and the covers are without any marks or rubbing to the cloth, super condition copy. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Androsaces; An Alpine Garden Society Guide

Smith, G. F. and D. B. Lowe

(Book #ID 45056)

Published by The Alpine Garden Society, Woking First Edition 1977. Woking 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [iv] 140 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Complete Book of The Water Garden

Swindells, Philip and David Mason

(Book #ID 41608)

Published by Ward Lock Ltd., Artillery House, London First Edition 1989. London 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dove grey cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼'' 208 pp. ISBN 0706367529. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small crinkle of the paper to the spine tip, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Growing Bulbs in The House

Field, Xenia [Drawings by Sheila Young]

(Book #ID 69533)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London Reprinted October 1955. London 1955.

Hard back binding in publisher's original forest green paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Spine ends creased, corners slightly turned-in. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with nicks and chips to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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In a Monastery Garden

Peplow, Elizabeth and Reginald

(Book #ID 51624)

Published by David & Charles Ltd., Brunel House, Newton Abbot, Devon First Edition 1988. 1988.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burnt orange cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 9½'' x 7½''. ISBN 0715389661. Contains 184 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Amateur Gardening Picture Book No. 10; Greenhouse Management

Wood, J. P.

(Book #ID 45780)

Published by W. H. & L. Collingridge Ltd., 2-10 Tavistock Street, London First Edition 1959. London 1959.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original apple green paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 60 printed pages of text with 130 monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with two small tears to the top edge, not price clipped 7s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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