The Apples of England

Author(s): Taylor, H V; Hall, A D (foreword)

Binding:	Hardcover
Volume Condition:	Very Good
Dust Jacket:	No
Edition:	1st Edition
Impression:	1st Impression
Language:	English
Publisher Name:	Crosby Lockwood and Son
Publication Year:	1936
Publication Place:	London, UK
Book ID:	017813
Catalogue(s):	Nature and Natural History ◇ Gardens, Gardening and Plants ◇ Agriculture, Farming and Land Use

First edition, first printing. 266pp, xiv, with colour plate frontispiece and 11 further monochrome plate figures. In green cloth-covered boards with gilt titles on spine. Short 4to. Cloth binding is a gently rubbed and rounded on corners and spine ends, faded over spine with some mild marks. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper, dated 1943. Some very faint spotting on first and last few leaves, else internally neat, clean, bright and tight. A detailed but engaging study of English apple varieties, describing their history, use and characteristics - particularly notable for its inclusion of historic and ancient varieties.

Keywords:

Apples Horticulture Orchards