The Pomological Manual; or, a Treatise on Fruits, Containing Descriptions of a Great Number of the Most Valuable Varieties for the Orchard and Garden
by Prince, William Robert
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Hampden, Maine, United States
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About This Item
NY: T.& J. Swords at al, 1832. Second Edition . 1/4 Bnd cloth/paper. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. viii, 200; xvi, 216 pp. In two parts. With detailed descriptions of hundreds of fruit varieties. Professionally & attractively rebound in blue boards, brown cloth spine, leather spine label, gilt. Text is clean & sound, with occasional light foxing. Previous private owner's stamp on upper corner of title page.
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- Bookseller
- Lippincott Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- A3729
- Title
- The Pomological Manual; or, a Treatise on Fruits, Containing Descriptions of a Great Number of the Most Valuable Varieties for the Orchard and Garden
- Author
- Prince, William Robert
- Format/Binding
- 1/4 Bnd cloth/paper
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- T.& J. Swords at al
- Place of Publication
- NY
- Date Published
- 1832
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- Gardening, Horticulture
- Bookseller catalogs
- Agriculture;
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Hampden, Maine
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