Author: Count Gustavus Adolphus Gyllenborg; W. Pilkinton
Title: A Natural and Chemical Treatise on Agriculture
Description: Plymouth-Dock, Congdon and Hearle, 1818 . Hardback. A lovely copy of this very scarce English language edition of Gyllenborg's agricultural treatise, with additions from W. Pilkington. First published in Upsala in 1761, the first English language edition of this work was published in 1770 by John Mills. This very scarce early nineteenth century edition is a re-issue of the Mills translation, but with further remarks and additions from W. Pilkington. The publisher's refer to this as the second English edition. Further English language editions were produced in the early 1820s, due to popular demands.Arranged in eighteen chapters, this work discusses topics including manure, sandy and gravelly soils, salts, and 'the intrinsic power of seeds&apos.Retaining the original half title, and with errata pasted to half title.With the inscription of G. Barton to the head of the title page.An exceptionally bright copy of this very scarce work. Rebacked, in the publisher's original paper covered boards, retaining the original endpapers. With original spine label laid down, significantly age toned with minor losses to perimeters. Light handling marks to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Errata pasted to half title. Inscription to title page head. Pages generally clean and bright, with only the odd spot. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .
Keywords: agriculture farming gyllenborg chemical agriculture farming None
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Title: A Natural and Chemical Treatise on Agriculture
Description: Plymouth-Dock, Congdon and Hearle, 1818 . Hardback. A lovely copy of this very scarce English language edition of Gyllenborg's agricultural treatise, with additions from W. Pilkington. First published in Upsala in 1761, the first English language edition of this work was published in 1770 by John Mills. This very scarce early nineteenth century edition is a re-issue of the Mills translation, but with further remarks and additions from W. Pilkington. The publisher's refer to this as the second English edition. Further English language editions were produced in the early 1820s, due to popular demands.Arranged in eighteen chapters, this work discusses topics including manure, sandy and gravelly soils, salts, and 'the intrinsic power of seeds&apos.Retaining the original half title, and with errata pasted to half title.With the inscription of G. Barton to the head of the title page.An exceptionally bright copy of this very scarce work. Rebacked, in the publisher's original paper covered boards, retaining the original endpapers. With original spine label laid down, significantly age toned with minor losses to perimeters. Light handling marks to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Errata pasted to half title. Inscription to title page head. Pages generally clean and bright, with only the odd spot. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .
Keywords: agriculture farming gyllenborg chemical agriculture farming None
Price: GBP 345.00 = appr. US$ 492.65 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 861F62
- Book number: 861F62
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