Amsterdam: International Antiquariaat, 1951. Wraps. 24.5 x 17 cm. 52 pages. An extensive catalog including important early works. Black and white illustrations throughout. Dr. Hunger was a scholar devoted to the history of botanical sciences, especially 16th century herbals. Black and white photo of Dr. Hunger on frontispiece. Light toning..... More

Springfield, Ohio: The Kreb's Lith Co., 1888. Sewn binding. 120 pages. 27.5 x 21 cm. Beautifully illustrated seed and plant catalog with intact full-page order form. Light foxing to interior edges, otherwise clean. Owner's signature in pencil on front cover, with 2 cm. stain, otherwise clean. More

London: John Murray, 1811. Second Edition. Hardcover. 440 pages. 16.5 x 10 cm. A comprehensive household manual, filled with what seems to be very helpful receipts and some of a dubious nature. Chapters filled with constructive advise on rearing livestock, making butter, brewing and the management of malt liquors, the..... More

Williamsburg, Virginia: Colonial Williamsburg, 1951. Hardcover. 91 pages. 25 x 19.5 cm. Fisher, a passionate gardener, focuses on the art of flower and fruit arrangements as practiced in Colonial Williamsburg, providing both historical context and practical guidance on recreating these arrangements. Fisher uses only flowers and fruits documented in historical..... More

London: Printed for Peter Parker, at the Leg and Star, over-against the Royal-Exchange in Cornhill, 1699. Hardcover. [4], 160, [4] pages. 15 x 9.5 cm. Leonard Meager (c.1624 - c.1704) was a private estate gardener who gained practical experience working on private estates, most notably in Northamptonshire. Meager's book stands..... More

London: The Medici Society, 1931. Second Edition. Hardcover. 312 pages. 23 x 15 cm. Elizabeth David's oval bookplate at verso of front cover. Reflecting on the historical significance of scent in gardens, the author explores the cultivation and uses of fragrant plants, emphasizing their aesthetic and practical values. It includes..... More

New York: Harper & Brothers, 1958. First Edition. Hardcover. 210 pages. 22 x 13 cm. The author brings to gardening a rare combination of style, imagination and good sense. Focusing on the well-grounded tradition in the architecture of plants. Includes suggestions for rockwalls and terraces, for borders, watercourses and kitchen..... More

Marshalltown, Iowa: The Light Draft Harrow Co., c. 1920. Staplebound. 31 pages. 25 x 17 cm. Illustrated catalog featuring FORKNER Spring Tooth Tillers. Shown with both horse and tractor. Two page illustrated promotional supplement laid in. Front cover split at head, not affecting text or illustrations. More

England/London: c.1795-1850s. Hardcover. 170 pages. 21 x 17 cm. A richly detailed handwritten household manuscript offering a glimpse into domestic life across several generations. The volume appears to have been compiled by at least three distinct hands, reflecting contributions from various family members or household caretakers. It opens with an..... More