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WHITMILL, Benjamin (senior and junior).

Kalendarium universale,

Stock Code
54169
Clarke, London.1757
£875

The Whitmills were gardeners in Hoxton who specialised in fruit culture and developed a system of tree grafting. This influential book gave expert advice on grafting and fruit tree care throughout the year and explained innovations in forcing stone fruits, raspberries, and, especially, grapes. First published anonymously in 1726.

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Description

Sixth edition, 12mo., iv, 261, [xi, including 4 pages ads]pp., contemporary calf ruled in gilt, joints repaired, red morocco label, a fresh, clean copy.

Bibliography

Henrey 1497; Janson pp.423-424. All editions are rare, ESTC records this one by only one copy, at the British Library.

Stock ID:54169

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