Author: Charles H. Curtis; W. Gibson
Title: The Book of Topiary
Description: London and New York, John Lane: The Bodley Head, 1904. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce first edition of C. Curtis and W. Gibson' illustrated guidebook to topiary. First edition of Charles H. Curtis and W. Gibson's illustrated topiary guidebook from 1904, published for Peel Park Library, Salford.'The Book of Topiary' is a contribution to the history of the art of topiary. Its aim is to provide an hour's reading on one of the most interesting branches of horticulture. This is one of the first studies of topiarian history, making this work unique. Charles H. Curtis was a fellow of the Royal Horticultural Society and assistant editor of the 'Gardener's Magazine. W. Gibson was head gardener at Levens Hall in Westmoreland.34 monochrome plates with 36 illustrations. Collated, complete.No dust wrapper present. In cloth binding. Externally, excellent. Very minor shelf ware to the spine and small slight mark to the back board. Institutional label to front pastedown with ink scribble. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. 'Peel Park' library stamp throughout and to the verso of each plate. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Various. Very Good Indeed .

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