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Peter Harrington
100 Fulham RoadLondonSW3 6RSUnited Kingdom
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Golden Foxglove, White Ceylon Plumbago, Velvet Bindweed, Frifoliate Erythrina, Crimson Pentapetes, Scarlet Lantana call'd Camara
John HillUSD$211
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.
Size: 390 x 230 mm.
Copper engraving. Early colour.
Slight showthrough of text from verso. Waterstain at top edge not affecting plate. Very good condition.