Atlanta, Georgia: Peachtree Publishers, 1989. First Edition. . Hardcover. Very Good+/Near Fine. Photography By Richard Moore. VG+/NF/1st ed., 1st prntng/Signed by Both. Writer William Mitchell and photographer Richard Moore have portrayed the wonders of gardens historic and comtemporary, public and private, and urban and rural from each of the three regions of Georgia: North Georgia, Piedmont Plateau and South Georgia. Whether illustrating overall "gradenscapes" or capturing intimate vignettes and individual blossoms, Richard Moore's photgraphs have a depth of color and clarity of detail that immerse the reader into a world of delightful splendor. The text by William Mitchell not only describes the setting as they are today, but also spins a rich background of history in the context of the botanical "Eden" observed by the early explorers. Book Condition is Fine; beige cloth over boards with white lettering to spine and front. 214pp. First Edition, first printing. Beautiful full color photos on nearly every page. A large index of gardens in the back of book. Clean, with a few subtle spot on the half title page. Otherwise, tight and square with some very light foxing on the first 3 pages, no other markings or soiling. Signed by both the author and photographer on the half title page. Dust Jacket Condition is Near Fine; glossy clean jacket with a couple of small closed nicks at the bottom of the front panel. Covered with a removable mylar jacket. Book showcases the best Georgia has to offer.

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Bookseller: Books About The South (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 002342
Title: Gardens of Georgia
Author: William Mitchell
Illustrator: Photography By Richard Moore
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good+
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition.
ISBN 10: 0934601763
ISBN 13: 9780934601764
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
Place of Publication: Atlanta, Georgia
Date Published: 1989
Keywords: GEORGIA GARDENS, PHOTOGRAPHY, FIRST EDITION, SIGNED,
Bookseller catalogs: Gardening and Related Books; Georgia; Signed By Author;

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