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London: Folio Society, 2014. Facsimile Edition Limited to 980 numbered copies [+ 20 hors-commerce). Including new essays by Jim Arbury and Michael Twyman. Originally issued in 1876-1885, the Herefordshire Pomona was "one of the finest fruit books ever issued" (Great Flower Books) and the most comprehensive study of the apples and pears grown in Britain ever published, with 432 different varieties all beautifully illustrated on 77 chromolithographed plates. cfGreat Flower Books, p. 59, Nissen BBI 294 & Raphael, An Oak Spring Pomona, 82 (1st Edn.). 2 Volumes. folio. pp. xvi, 157; [ff. 9]. 77 colour plates after drawings by Alice Ellis and Edith Bull. numerous text illus. 4 additional colour plates loose in paper sleeve. plate volume in quarter goatskin over gilt-stamped cloth, t.e.g.; text volume in full gilt-stamped cloth. matching cloth clamshell box

Jakeman and Carver., 1876. Originally published in parts, 1876-1885, now 2 vols. 77 chromolithograph plates, tissue guards (some foxed and/or slightly frayed), 4 uncoloured plates, many text wood engravings. Plate LXII browned with slight loss to one corner, some repairs to upper blank margin of this plate and to following text leaves, some soiling and rusty paper clip marks (mainly to text). Recently rebound by Temple Bindery in 1/2 leather with marbled paper-covered boards, contrasting labels to spine with gilt lettering. [Nissen 294].. Illus. by Edith Bull, Alice B. Ellis and W.G. Smith (1 only). 1st Ed.. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket.