M. D*** - Dictionnaire du Jardinage

Rare illustrated edition featuring 7 superb fold-out plates from this reference work dedicated to botanical knowledge, horticultural techniques, and the principles of garden design in the 18th century - Designed as a reference instrument, this dictionary gathers concepts essential to the understanding and practice of gardening, pairing theoretical knowledge about plants with concrete methods for cultivating, maintaining, and showcasing them - At a time when garden design occupied an important place in aristocratic culture, in noble estates and bourgeois properties, such a work meets the needs of professional gardeners, garden owners, and enthusiasts eager to deepen their know-how - M. D*** - Dictionary of Gardening, relating to the Theory & Practice of this Art - 1777 - The Debure Brothers - VIII - 466 Pages. Good condition of the binding, the work in its full period morocco marble leather, wear from use, some minor defects on boards and spine, damaged heads with losses, joints and corners worn, red edges, spine with ornamented raised bands, gilded title on morocco leather piece - Good interior condition, some stains, fine vignette on the title page, pretty headpieces, work enriched with 7 superb fold-out engraved plates, endpapers in good condition, a pleasing copy - Delivery service guaranteed within a few days -

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