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Peter Harrington
100 Fulham RoadLondonSW3 6RSUnited Kingdom
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John Hill
USD$459

Description

Dr. John Hill, actor, dramatist, botanist doctor and prolific author was one of the more colourful figures of eighteenth century London. His 'Eden, or a Complete Body of Gardening', was one of the most beautiful illustrated botanical books of its time. Copper engraving. Early colour. Size: 23 x 38 cm. (9 x 15 inches).