Fine Books & Manuscripts
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Lot 39
POTTS, Thomas. The British Farmer?s Cyclopaedia; or, Comple...
Estimate: $200 - $300
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POTTS, Thomas. The British Farmer?s Cyclopaedia; or, Complete Agricultural Dictionary? London: for Scatcherd and Letterman, et al., 1807. 4to. Double column text. Additional engraved title dated 1809 bearing the words ?second edition? (foxed with offsetting). FIRST EDITION. Profusely illustrated with 32 engraved plates, 14 hand colored (occasional spotting). Period half polished calf over marbled boards, rebacked with original spine laid down, raised bands, gilt scrollwork centerpieces, gilt titled in compartments, all edges marbled (boards rubbed). OCLC 81405960. Includes sections on hop farming and bee keeping.
