Author: DUVILLERS, F[RANÇOIS], (DESIGN),
Title: Parc Paysagiste Vinicole, Fruitier et Potager Situé aux Cloires, Canton et Commune de Charost, Arrondissement de Bourges (Département du Cher), Appartenant À M. Cousin.
Description: Paris, Chez l'Autur/by the author, 1858-, 1868. Imperial folio, 956x57cm.), recent private clothbacked original printed wrappers, covertitle in bold type with a circular vignette at tail. [4]pp. french language text and 2 large partly handcoloured engraved plates (55x36) with extensive marginal legenda, engraved by G. Lorsignol and P. Duval. List of author's publications on lower outer cover. [Parcs et Jardins, 19e livraison]. Odd part (No. 24) of this french language nineteenth century series featuring french garden and park architecture, drawn, designed and published by François Duvillers (Paris). Features a Public Square and Garden in the Caucasus. No further references found. Sold with all faults (w.a.f.). (wrappers heavily frayed and chipped at edges, modern cloth backstrip, tears skilfully restored with acid free clearview tape).

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