The Profitable Planter: A Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Planting Forest Trees, in Every Description of Soil and Situation...2 vols. in one
London: J. Harding, 1810-1814. Later printing. Hardcover. 8vo, 8.25 x 5.25 inches, in early or original flame calf. 2 volumes bound in one. Fourth and third editions, respectively, 1814 and 1810. 267 & 277 pp, illustrated with engraved plates, some folding and partly colored. Very good, bookplate of Rachel McMasters Hunt, the founder of the Hunt Botanical Library housed at CMU, with the HBL withdrawn stamp. Early restoration using leather evident to front joint and inner hinge, lighter restoration (not with leather) evident to rear hinge and joint, too, contents otherwise very good and clean. Fuller title: "The Profitable Planter: A Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Planting Forest Trees, in Every Description of Soil and Situation; More Particularly on Elevated Sites, Barren Heaths, Rocky Soils, &c... and The Forest Pruner; Or, Timber Owner's Assistant: A Treatise on the Training or Management of British Timber Trees; Whether Intended for Use, Ornament, or Shelter. Including an Explanation on the Causes of Their General Diseases and Defects, With the Means of Prevention, and Remedies, Where Practicable..." Very good. Item #h43658
Price: $275.00